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Do Asthma Inhalers Cause Gynecomastia?

I have read that asthma inhalers are unlikely to cause gynecomastia, however, I have also heard many people with this condition state that they believe their condition is related to inhaler use. My 10 year old grandson has unusually large breasts and he has been using inhalers for the past five years or so and I am concerned for him. Is this something his parents should address with his pediatrician? Please tell me if there is even an outside chance these two things are related. He has also entered puberty and has under arm and pubic hair which seems odd given his age. Thank you.
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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NO INHALERS DOSENT CAUSE ANY HARMONAL DISTURBANCES GENERALLY AS THEY ARE TOPICAL ACTION DRUGS AND DOESNOT ABSORBED SYSTEMICLLY TO GIVE SIDE EFFECTS .YOUR CHILD LARGE BREAST CAN BE A OBESITY RELATED OR GYANECOMASTIA OF OTHER CAUSE YOU BETTER CONSULT A SURGEON
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Do Asthma Inhalers Cause Gynecomastia?

NO INHALERS DOSENT CAUSE ANY HARMONAL DISTURBANCES GENERALLY AS THEY ARE TOPICAL ACTION DRUGS AND DOESNOT ABSORBED SYSTEMICLLY TO GIVE SIDE EFFECTS .YOUR CHILD LARGE BREAST CAN BE A OBESITY RELATED OR GYANECOMASTIA OF OTHER CAUSE YOU BETTER CONSULT A SURGEON