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Is It Necessary To Take Symbicort Every Day?
Is it necessary to take Sybicort every day if I have no symptons at at all. The Dr. said I have COPD, which I m not arguing, but have never experienced any of the symptons associated with COPD and have never had bronchitis in my life. Someone had mentioned once you start, like cigarettes, you become addicted. I don t know if that is true but feel I should only use it if I experience breathing problems. I have complete faith in my Dr. but question whether it is necessary at this time. The reason for my inquiry is due to the fact that I m not thrilled with the side effects. I already have bad sinsus and it seems this will bring on more problems. Thank you for your time.
Mon, 20 Jan 2014
Dear User,
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You statement about symbicort "once you start, like cigarettes, you become addicted" is based on myths and do not have any scientific evidence. The contains of symbicort are not associated with any kind of addiction.
Regarding your concern whether to take it regularly I advise you to use as per recommendation. Although you might not be having active symptoms but that may be due to fact you are not taking part in something that requires sternous exercise.
COPD once developed is need to treated aggressively. Whatever lung function remaining, it should be preserved as long as possible.
Every breathing problem leads to some damage to your airways and regular use of symbicort could counter it.
Thanks
Thanks for using healthcare magic.
You statement about symbicort "once you start, like cigarettes, you become addicted" is based on myths and do not have any scientific evidence. The contains of symbicort are not associated with any kind of addiction.
Regarding your concern whether to take it regularly I advise you to use as per recommendation. Although you might not be having active symptoms but that may be due to fact you are not taking part in something that requires sternous exercise.
COPD once developed is need to treated aggressively. Whatever lung function remaining, it should be preserved as long as possible.
Every breathing problem leads to some damage to your airways and regular use of symbicort could counter it.
Thanks
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