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Suffering With Asthma, Stay In Cold Climate Area, Have Frequent Wheezing, Dyspnea, Temporary Relief With Seroflo Powder Inhaler. Suggestion?
i am an asthmatic. i was diagnosed at 14 yrs of age. it exacerbates in cold climates and when exposed to dust. right now i am 26 yrs old and i study in a cold place. my asthma is pretty bad now, with frequent wheezing and dyspnea . i was placed on seroflo powder inhalors, and it reduced dramatically, with no episodes. i tapered down the meds. now,after 2 weeks, the asthmas is back, and i was wondering if there were any side effects to prolonged usage of this medicine. kindly advice...
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Fri, 5 Oct 2012
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It seems you are on inadequate and irregular treatment for asthma. You have to take seroflo regularly whether you are having symptoms or not. Also take a reliever puff like asthalin or duolin 3 to 4 times a day. If symptoms persist add a monteleukast and doxyphyllin to your regime and a short course of steroids for 5 to 7 days. Protect yourself from cold and any known allergens.
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