Can L Have Ventolin Inhaler?

Posted on Tue, 19 May 2020

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Question : am athmatic for a very long period roughly 40 years now am suffering from chest blocakag even after l have taken my medication ventolin inhaler. what do u suggest l take also am having a prolonged sore throat for nearly two months to that l took augumetin Vit C, among others.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get done fresh PFT and chest x ray.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of acute worsening of asthma is more likely.
Better to consult pulmonologist in person and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is needed to identify severity of asthma.
And treatment is based on severity only.
You may need ultra long acting inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid.
May I know
1.Chest X ray done?
2. PFT done?
3. Which asthma medication you are taking?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (16 hours later)

I don't suffer chest pain or difficulty in breathing, l normally use seretide and ventolin inhalers. I only noticed chest congestion which am use to Nd do clear with admission of salbutamol, bromhexine and expectorant syrup

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Start N acetyl cystine tablet.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on icliniq.
I can understand your concern.
Start N acetyl cystine (NAC) tablet along with current medicines and Inhalers.
It is mucolytic, expectorant and anti oxidant.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T