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Been on symbicort on and off for 6 months. been on it regularly for 1 month now with montelukast and aerius. safe? will it lower immunity? ps anxious
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Safe.: There is always a balance between risk and benefit of meds. Generally inhaled steroids are safe as the amount absorbed systemically is small and the amount deposited on your mucous membranes can be washed away with a simple rinse after inhalation. These meds do not significantly suppress the immune system.
Answered 9/28/2017
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