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A member asked:
My son is 6years.hes having allergic asthama.hes been prescribed beclate pump, alerid n montair.for how long does he need to continue.any side effects.?
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Check with doc: The doctor who prescribed these medications is in the best position to determine the length of treatment with each medication. Side effects are minimal. Increased irritability and increased heart rate are the most common.
Answered 11/28/2012
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Months or more: I will assume he is on beclomethasone which is a steroid inhaler and montelukast which is an anti-inflammatory medicine. He should be on medicines until the doctor tells him to reduce the medicines. Medicine are reduced gradually only when he is stable and hardly using his quick reliever. He may need the medicines for months or more depending on what is causing the asthma to flare.
Answered 11/30/2012
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Asthma control test: The degree of his asthma control may be monitored by taking the ACT test online at asthma.com In addition, lung function tests will be useful in following his asthma. The medications will be used to control his asthma and the dose is adjusted to avoid using more medication than needed. PRMG/Pediatrics may review records faxed to 858 442 6146
Answered 10/4/2016
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