Is Asthalin inhaler safe for a child in case of cough and cold?
Patient: My son is 1 year 3 months old. He has been catching cough n cold frequenty (about twice every month), sometimes accompanied by fever. This has been happening for the past three months, since the weather has started changing. Up recently he was prescribed flucold n crocin. We saw a new doctor n he prescribed asthalin inhaler one puff thrice a day. Is it safe n necessary? Is asthalin addictive? Would he need to continue using it all the time? Doctor: Hi,  Please do not use asthalin in every case of cough and cold. It is used primarily for the treatment of asthma and other asthma like illnesses. that too we use it for short duration and if some specific findings in chest are present. Yes, asthalin use produces side effects. you please stop it and consult a good pediatrician.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Deepak, Pediatrician