A member asked:

Pcp gave me breo to try for asthma. tried once, seemed ok. fda hates. other md switched me to symbicort (budesonide and formoterol). cannot tolerate. is breo safe?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

They are similiar: Keep in mind that these are similiar inhalers, they both contain an inhaled steroid. the breo in addition contains a long acting brohchodilator. Each of these inhalers are considered " preventive inhalers" and taking one dose on one day would not be helpful. They both take several weeks of dosing as prescribed to feel better! Is there a reason for the doctor switch?

Answered 7/10/2018

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