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What are the long-term effects of asthma medication?
Long-term use of these medications can cause side effects including cataracts, thinning bones (osteoporosis), muscle weakness, decreased resistance to infection, high blood pressure and reduced growth in children.
Are preventer inhalers bad for you?
Are there any side effects? Preventer inhalers are the safest and best way for most people to lower their risk of asthma symptoms and attacks. As with all medicines, there are possible side effects. But the risk of side effects from taking a low dose of inhaled preventer medicine is very small.
Do asthma preventers have side effects?
The most common side effects of inhaled preventer medication (inhaled corticosteroids) are a hoarse voice, sore mouth and throat, and fungal infections of the throat. You can reduce the risk of these side effects by rinsing and gargling the mouth with water, and spitting it out, after using the preventer.
Why asthma inhalers are bad for you?
When taken regularly, these can provide long-term asthma relief and minimize the use of a rescue inhaler, but if they are not taken as prescribed they can cause deterioration in a patient’s health and can make asthma symptoms increase rapidly.
Are steroid inhalers bad for you?
Side effects that are more commonly associated with long-term oral steroid use may include: insomnia and stomach irritation, weight gain, bruising easily, high blood sugar/diabetes, swelling of the ankles or feet, and muscle weakness.
Is Seretide safe long-term?
If you need to take high doses of Seretide for a long time, it’s important that you don’t stop using your inhaler suddenly. Long-term use of corticosteroids can stop your adrenal glands producing enough natural steroids, which means your body can become temporarily reliant on the medicine.
What are the long-term side effects of steroid inhalers?
Why is Seretide not safe?
Due to the risk of systemic steroid side effects, such as decreased production of natural steroid hormones by the adrenal glands (adrenal suppression) and Cushing’s syndrome, Seretide is not recommended for people who are taking ritonavir.
Do people with asthma need to take long-term control medications?
Many people with asthma need to take long-term control medications daily, even when they don’t have symptoms. There are several types of long-term control medications, including the following.
What are the side effects of inhaled preventer inhalers?
As with all medicines, there are possible side effects. But the risk of side effects from taking a low dose of inhaled preventer medicine is very small. The risk of not taking your preventer inhaler and having asthma symptoms or an asthma attack is higher.
What are the side effects of inhaled steroids for asthma?
Other side effects from these steroids may include nervousness, nausea, rapid heartbeat, loss or gain of appetite. These side effects are less common and are more likely to be seen with higher doses of inhaled steroids. They can usually be resolved by having the doctor change the dose or prescribe a different asthma medicine.
What are the side effects of immunomodulators for asthma?
Because immunomodulators suppress parts of the immune system, you may be prone to frequent mild-to-moderate infections. When used appropriately, asthma medications are safe and their effects range from mild to manageable. Severe side effects are often associated with the inconsistent use or overuse of asthma medications.