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Is It Safe To Give Ipravent And Asthalin For Asthma?

Hi, my 9 years old son is presently affected by juvenile asthma, when spring comes he developes cough and has difficulty in breathing. A pediatrician gave him Ipravent and Asthalin to be used with a neebulizer, two years ago. As in the area we live pediatrician is not available every day of the week, I would like to ask if it is safe to give either one or both of these medications, until we can actually visit a pediatrician. Also I need to know the dosage. Thanking you very much, Gabriele Piscicelli, Shuru, Kullu Distt, H.P. India
Thu, 3 Jul 2014
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Hello,

Thank you for asking to HCM.

Asthalin & ipravent via nebulizer are usually safe for a child of 9 years age, unless overdosage.

The exact dosing depends on severity of your child's current symptoms. I would suggest to prefer Asthalin over Ipravent if you want to use any one of them. Don't use Ipravent for more than 3 times a day and for more than 3 days. You can use Asthalin when your child has wheezing or difficulty in breathing. But if you need to use it more than 4-6 times a day, it means he may be having a serious exacerbation.

I would suggest you to start Montelukast tablet daily as he is having seasonal symptoms, possibility of allergy is there.

Also, avoid cold fluids & exposure to smoke/dust.

Please consult pediatrician as early as possible.

I hope this helps.

Wish your son the best of the health.

Regards.

Dr Parin

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Is It Safe To Give Ipravent And Asthalin For Asthma?

Hello, Thank you for asking to HCM. Asthalin & ipravent via nebulizer are usually safe for a child of 9 years age, unless overdosage. The exact dosing depends on severity of your child s current symptoms. I would suggest to prefer Asthalin over Ipravent if you want to use any one of them. Don t use Ipravent for more than 3 times a day and for more than 3 days. You can use Asthalin when your child has wheezing or difficulty in breathing. But if you need to use it more than 4-6 times a day, it means he may be having a serious exacerbation. I would suggest you to start Montelukast tablet daily as he is having seasonal symptoms, possibility of allergy is there. Also, avoid cold fluids & exposure to smoke/dust. Please consult pediatrician as early as possible. I hope this helps. Wish your son the best of the health. Regards. Dr Parin