A member asked:

Does asthma inhaler use cause long term damage, cancer? how about inhaled steroid? know need it, but i just want to know what risks may be for future

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: None to my knowledge , but to breath you need inhaler and as far steroids are concerns why not go for singulair (montelukast) ?

Answered 5/11/2014

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Dr. Brian Lawenda answered

Specializes in Radiation Oncology

No cancer risk : Inhaler medications are not associated with an increased risk of cancers.

Answered 10/4/2016

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