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Should I Discontinue The Inhaler After Feeling Dizzy By Using It?

i am 77+ and have been having persistant cough.I had lost about 6 KG in the last 4 months. My present weight is 60Kg(hight 5-3") I am already on :Maxate: for about 4 months for my R.Arithiritic problem which is considrably cured. Today chest X-ray revealed a little pnemoniac sympstem and besides other drug has been prescribed foracort along withother medicines. Today when I used this inhaler, I felt dizziness for quite some time besides being urcomfortable.. Should I stop this inhaler.
Wed, 5 Apr 2017
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Hi and welcome in HCM

No i do not think so.

Usually after use of inhalers due to deep breathing the patient might feel dizziness.
Try do do breathing cycle more quiet and not so fast

You will feel better

DR.Jolanda
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Should I Discontinue The Inhaler After Feeling Dizzy By Using It?

Hi and welcome in HCM No i do not think so. Usually after use of inhalers due to deep breathing the patient might feel dizziness. Try do do breathing cycle more quiet and not so fast You will feel better DR.Jolanda