Suggest methods to reduce asthmatic attacks
Patient: Hi I am an asthma patient i have asthma since 23 years it is climatic and dust allergy i get severe attacks from june to march i have been inhalers i started taking nebulizers from 3 years earlier i used to have control for aweek once i take nebulization now i have to take everyday i take combimist for nebulization i use asthalin and budocort as inhalers please let me know what do i need to do to reduce the frequency of attacks My age is 55yrs Doctor: HelloAs you are an asthmatic patient and prone to allergy . I think you know very well to avoid , dust , mite , pollen , hay , fodder, fine dusting powder , humidity , sudden fall & rise of temperature because all these are predisposing ( triggering ) factors of asthma. Asthlin is a potent bronchodilator and safe and effective but budocort is a cortcosteroid ( many doctor like it but I never prescribe or advise except in emergency because of side effects).When such type of patient visit in my clinic I prescribe them to take monteleukast+ bambuterole tablet ( combo pack ) once or twice in day till complete relief .Hot coffee and steam inhalation are very safe and effective bronchodilator , so also try.For first few days you will require asthalin+ budocort , but after few days you will feel relaxed and dosage of asthalin+ budecort will subside ( I have tried in so many cases ).Hope this information will help you.Good luck.