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Will Asmanex Dry Out My Lungs?

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Posted on Thu, 10 Feb 2022
Question: I have copd from two cases of pneumonia and I have mucus in my lungs. Will Asmanex dry out my lungs? I have in the past used Q-Var and used it for two weeks and it solved the problem.
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Use Asmanex as prescribed

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Asmanex is a corticosteroid inhaler that reduces inflammation and reduces mucus secretions and wheezing. Qvar is also a corticosteroid inhaler like Asmanex. So you will be fine taking Asmanex. Please continue it as prescribed.

You may also take Mucinex 200 mg thrice daily for thinning the already collected mucus.

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification...

Regards
Dr. Lekshmi
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Will Asmanex Dry Out My Lungs?

Brief Answer: Use Asmanex as prescribed Detailed Answer: Hello, Asmanex is a corticosteroid inhaler that reduces inflammation and reduces mucus secretions and wheezing. Qvar is also a corticosteroid inhaler like Asmanex. So you will be fine taking Asmanex. Please continue it as prescribed. You may also take Mucinex 200 mg thrice daily for thinning the already collected mucus. Hope this answers your question Please let me know if you need further clarification... Regards Dr. Lekshmi