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Inhalers
Can anyone explain to me why many of the prescriptions, such as inhalers list as a side effect “upper respiratory infections” or “pneumonia”. Isn’t the reason we are taking these medications to avoid such conditions? Also can anyone tell me what inhalers really works well for them? Insurance doesn’t cover many of them.
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Hello! Inhalers certainly work for many patients. Your healthcare provider may order inhalers based on your pulmonary function tests. Inhalers that include steroids/ corticosteroids are immune suppressants. Immune suppressants may increase the risk of getting a respiratory infection. These particular inhalers assist in lowering the inflammation and help patients breathe better. Your healthcare professionals will determine whether the risks of such drugs is less than the benefits of inhalers.
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