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Is proair hfa 90 mcg a good asthma medication to take on a daily basis?

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No: Pro air does not treat the underlying inflammation of asthma. It is meant as a rescue medicine for relief of acute symptoms . If someone uses pro air more than twice a week, they need to be on preventive inhalers containing inhaled corticosteroids with or without a long acting bronchodilator.

Answered 5/21/2015

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

No, not routine: ProAir inhalers are used for rescue purposes during an asthma attack. One should not use them daily as a schedule part of his/her routine, as it may serve as a crutch for worsening asthma that may be more appropriately treated with other medications. Using that medication daily should prompt a doctor call for further assessment of your asthma and determination of whether additional intervention is

Answered 9/28/2019

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