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Can there be much of a difference between the asthma preventers: seretide, symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) and clenil?

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Inhalers: Seretide and symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) are comparable, they are combination inhalers that contain a steroids and a long acting bronchodilator. Clenil is a monotherapy inhaler that only contains an inhaled steroid. It is intended for lower severity asthma.

Answered 7/27/2013

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