Suggest treatment for asthma
Patient: i were using erocort inhaler since last 3 year almost every night .I am little worried about it & recently i quit to use it.  The whole day passes without any problem but in morning i feel watering from my nose & biggest throat problem, asthma symptoms. now i take advice form doctor he changed my inhaler now i m using budamate 200 as well as salbair I. Any other alternative which cure and treat my asthma . Few have suggested that i should quit my all inhaler .Please suggest if there are any side effects of using inhaler for long term . Doctor: Hello dear,Asthma is caused due to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages.Budamate and Salbair inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages)Being administered through inhalational route, they have minimal side effects and can be used in the long term.Additional management consists of:1. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.2. Antihistamines like Cetrizine can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.3. Need for anti biotics can arise if there is a secondary infection.4. Also make sure that you are well protected from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens.As the condition is related to hyper-sensitivity of your immune response, it can only be managed symptomatically.Complete cure will need complete shut down of your immune mechanism, which will make you prone for severe life-threatening secondary infections.So, kindly continue the medications as prescribed by your treating Doctor.Wishing you a good health.Take care.