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What Causes Respiratory Problem?
I m 84 yrs old having respiratory problem in that on movement I become breathless mild dose of steroids helps me during taking them and after tapering a few days more. Thereafter again the same story cardiogists and pulmonary investigations including ct scan are ok inhalers have not been effective therefore our family physician has introduced me to nebulizers I have started taking levolon 63 mi a diluted dose of five ml twice a day also nude art I mg twice a day.there is marked improvement in my breathing and vitality my family feels I should be taking half dose of levolon and .5 mg budecart twice a day .pl yr advice which I will. Discuss with my family physician
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
Hi,
Bronchospasm, secondary to infection or allergy is the usual cause of respiratory problems in the elderly.
You are on regular steroids as inhalers or nubulizers and seems to working partly, with better results.
Steroids in excess dose can lead onto reduced immunity. Discuss with your physician. Goal in the elderly is to prevent symptoms and avoid exacerbation.
Levolon is an antibiotic and is taken until infection subsides. If you are taking for more than 5 days, you need to discuss with your Physician.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be happy to help you, if you have any further queries.
Bronchospasm, secondary to infection or allergy is the usual cause of respiratory problems in the elderly.
You are on regular steroids as inhalers or nubulizers and seems to working partly, with better results.
Steroids in excess dose can lead onto reduced immunity. Discuss with your physician. Goal in the elderly is to prevent symptoms and avoid exacerbation.
Levolon is an antibiotic and is taken until infection subsides. If you are taking for more than 5 days, you need to discuss with your Physician.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be happy to help you, if you have any further queries.
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