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Should 'defcort' Be Taken For Cough Due To Allergic Asthma?
i have cough and bronchodilators are not working.earlier omnicortel 20 ,10,5 was also given but did not work.doctors say your lungs and chest are clear.One of the doctor have now suggested defcort 30.one tablet for 5 days.i understand that its a steroid.shold i take this.age 52 height 5.2ft weight 62 kg.doctors say i am suffering from allergic asthma
Wed, 16 Jul 2014
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As you mentioned that you are a patient of allergic asthma and for symptoms used omnacortril ( prednisolone ) . But you didn't get relief . Now your doctor advise DEFLAZACORT 30 mg / day for 5 day .
I am sorry to say this is not fit for you ( in my opinion and very dangerous for life ).
Anyhow allergic asthma is there .
When such type of patient visit my clinic I prescribe them to take monteleukast+bambuterole ( combo pack ) one tablet once or twice in day depending upon the severity of symptoms and condition of patient .
As monteleukast is most potent antihistamine ( anti allergic ) , while bambuterol is most potent and acceptable bronchodilator .
Since this is a prescription drug so consult your doctor and get his opinion.
Avoidance for mite , dust , hay , fodder, pollen , molds , sudden fall & rise of temperature will help you because these are triggering factors for asthma and allergy.
Hope this will help you.
As you mentioned that you are a patient of allergic asthma and for symptoms used omnacortril ( prednisolone ) . But you didn't get relief . Now your doctor advise DEFLAZACORT 30 mg / day for 5 day .
I am sorry to say this is not fit for you ( in my opinion and very dangerous for life ).
Anyhow allergic asthma is there .
When such type of patient visit my clinic I prescribe them to take monteleukast+bambuterole ( combo pack ) one tablet once or twice in day depending upon the severity of symptoms and condition of patient .
As monteleukast is most potent antihistamine ( anti allergic ) , while bambuterol is most potent and acceptable bronchodilator .
Since this is a prescription drug so consult your doctor and get his opinion.
Avoidance for mite , dust , hay , fodder, pollen , molds , sudden fall & rise of temperature will help you because these are triggering factors for asthma and allergy.
Hope this will help you.
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