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Is Long Term Usage Of Foracort Inhaler Safe?

My 4 yr old daughter is allergy prone. She gets frequent cold, cough and associated wheezing. Especially every time we go outside. Her doctor has suggested to give her foracort inhaler for a few weeks. But is it safe for long term use as it s a steroid
Mon, 23 Oct 2017
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Hi, welcome to HCM. Can understand your concerns. Long term steroid inhaler are given if symptoms of asthma are chronic. Take care.
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Is Long Term Usage Of Foracort Inhaler Safe?

Hi, welcome to HCM. Can understand your concerns. Long term steroid inhaler are given if symptoms of asthma are chronic. Take care.