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What Should I Do To Manage The Side Effects Of Foracort Inhaler?
I m using inhaler (foracort 200) at sometimes, not regularly. After the use next day White Spots on Tonsils will appears. It is very irritating. Some will subside after 3 to 4 days but some will remain more than a week and become bigger. One doctor said that it s due to using the inhaler. What should i do doctor it s will cause some other problems to me or its not dangerous.
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
Hello,
It is quite common with long term use of inhalers. You can use a spacer while using it to minimize side effects. Do warm saline gargles also. If lesion persists better to consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is quite common with long term use of inhalers. You can use a spacer while using it to minimize side effects. Do warm saline gargles also. If lesion persists better to consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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