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Child Using Inhalers For Breathing Problem. Is Budecort A Steroid? Its Effect On Long Run?

Dear Sir, My son who is 3 and 1/2 years of age is suffering from breathing trouble for the last four months almost in 10 days interval.. Doctor has suggested Asthalin inhaler , Montair LC kid, and Budecort 100 inhaler. I came to know that Budecort 100 is a steroyed. Can Budecort make harm to my son in the longrun? Should I start giving Budecort 100 to him? Antanil Ghosh
Mon, 11 Feb 2013
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Hi

Your son has been diagnosed with Hyper Reactive Airway Disease (wheeze).
There are 2 group of medications to treat wheeze.
- One used to abort the attack (Asthalin) - Other to prevent frequent attacks (Montair, Steroid Inhalers)

Usually either Montair or Steroid Inhalers are started.
You need not be worried much about steroid inhalers- it has low dose steroids. And steroids help by reducing the inflammation seen in airways of wheezers.
Usually its given for 3 to 6 months and then adjusted according to response.
Given for short duration of 3 to 6 months- steroid inhalers are safe.

You may put him on regular Montair and see how he responds. The frequency of the cold, cough episodes should come down. You may give it for a minimum of 4 weeks to see the response. If he responds well, you may continue with that for atleast 3 months.

If there is no response, the next step is to start steroid inhalers.

Hope my answer helps you.
Wish your son good health.
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Child Using Inhalers For Breathing Problem. Is Budecort A Steroid? Its Effect On Long Run?

Hi Your son has been diagnosed with Hyper Reactive Airway Disease (wheeze). There are 2 group of medications to treat wheeze. - One used to abort the attack (Asthalin) - Other to prevent frequent attacks (Montair, Steroid Inhalers) Usually either Montair or Steroid Inhalers are started. You need not be worried much about steroid inhalers- it has low dose steroids. And steroids help by reducing the inflammation seen in airways of wheezers. Usually its given for 3 to 6 months and then adjusted according to response. Given for short duration of 3 to 6 months- steroid inhalers are safe. You may put him on regular Montair and see how he responds. The frequency of the cold, cough episodes should come down. You may give it for a minimum of 4 weeks to see the response. If he responds well, you may continue with that for atleast 3 months. If there is no response, the next step is to start steroid inhalers. Hope my answer helps you. Wish your son good health.