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Can Dulera Cause Foul Smell In The Nose? Have Wheezing, Cough And Post Nasal Drip
Can Dulera cause a moldy and/or rotten or burning smell in one's nose? I have been using it for 18 months, usually only in the morning. In the last 2 months I have used it two times a day, morning and night due to wheezing, coughing and post nasal drip. Any suggestions. I'd appreciate your opinion. The smell is becoming quite debilitating to me.
Fri, 26 Apr 2013
Hello, thanks for the query to H.C.M.
Formoterol and mometasone are ingredients of dulera.
From 18 months you are using this medicine once earlier, now twice in day to get relief from wheezing ,coughing ,sneezing, post nasal discharge.
As far as concerned about smell rotten or burning or foul, that is a point disturbing to you.
Steroids ( mometasone ) is a drug which lower the blood cells that helps body to fight infections which lower immunity. This is one reason of smell.
Side effects are many but one of them is stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat. Collectively one more reason of bad smell.
Once again consult the doctor and tell in detail about side effects of drugs and have another round of medicines.
Regards. Dr. HET
Formoterol and mometasone are ingredients of dulera.
From 18 months you are using this medicine once earlier, now twice in day to get relief from wheezing ,coughing ,sneezing, post nasal discharge.
As far as concerned about smell rotten or burning or foul, that is a point disturbing to you.
Steroids ( mometasone ) is a drug which lower the blood cells that helps body to fight infections which lower immunity. This is one reason of smell.
Side effects are many but one of them is stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat. Collectively one more reason of bad smell.
Once again consult the doctor and tell in detail about side effects of drugs and have another round of medicines.
Regards. Dr. HET
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