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I am on a symbicort inhaler for copd level 3 - preventative measures. My prescription drug provider used by my insurance company substituted PROAIR Hfa inh 8.5gm W/Count 90mcg. Are these used for the same reasons and does PROAIR contain preventstivr drugs like symbicort?
Wed, 6 Sep 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, proair does not have preventive drug.
Proair is having albuterol. It is short acting beta 2 agonist. It is rescue drug used forces emergency situations.
Symbicort is having salmeterol and fluticasone combination. Both these are long acting and preventer drugs.
So proair and symbicort are different.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
No, proair does not have preventive drug.
Proair is having albuterol. It is short acting beta 2 agonist. It is rescue drug used forces emergency situations.
Symbicort is having salmeterol and fluticasone combination. Both these are long acting and preventer drugs.
So proair and symbicort are different.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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