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Would inhaled steroids (abuterol + fluticasone furoate / vilanterol 100mg or 200mg) make me immuncompromised or suppressed?

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No it wouldn’t, as long as it is used according to your physician’s direction.

Answered 9/20/2023

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