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What is the safest asthma medicine symbicort or pulmicort?
Both Symbicort and Pulmicort are commonly used asthma medications, but they serve different purposes. Pulmicort (budesonide) is an inhaled corticosteroid used for long-term control of asthma, while Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) is a combination medication that includes a corticosteroid and a long-acting bronchodilator for both control and quick relief. Generally, inhaled corticosteroids like Pulmicort are considered very safe for long-term use, but the choice between the two should be made based on individual needs and under a doctor's guidance. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice on asthma management.
What are Inhaled Corticosteroids used for?
Inhaled corticosteroids are commonly used to treat and prevent inflammation in the airways in conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They help to reduce swelling and mucus production in the airways, making it easier to breathe.
Pulmacort that you take for copd cause weight gain?
Pulmicort, which contains the active ingredient budesonide, is a corticosteroid used to manage COPD. While corticosteroids can sometimes lead to weight gain, it is generally more common with systemic corticosteroids rather than inhaled forms like Pulmicort. However, individual responses can vary, and some patients may experience changes in appetite or metabolism. If you're concerned about weight gain, it's best to discuss this with your healthcare provider.
Does Hydrocortisone affect the birth control pill?
Nasacort and other inhaled steroids do not affect the birth control pill
How do steroids stunt growth?
No. Steroids are used to allow the muscle tissue to hold more water and aid in synthesizing proteins and formation of glycogen. This retention of water allows the muscle to also become more oxygenated, all of which gives a strenght increase as well as size increase. Growth as far as (tall or short) are defined by your DNA Dioxyribonuclaic Acid, your genetic code. Using steroids to increase mass beyond what your natural body will allow, will of course give you that wider, bulkier look. This bulky and wide look from steroid use can have an optical illusion effect of looking shorter than you really are. It actually happened to me...After a season of heavy steroid use and weight training 7 days a week for a couple of years, I was very massive and very defined as well, (kinda what you see in a body builder magazine). A friend of mine took a pic of me solo and a female who I did'nt know asked him how tall I was, he replied 5' 11"...She said hmm, he only looks like 5'7". There is one caveat though, taking steroids and getting stronger means lifting heavier weights...this can cause spinal compression and hurt the discs, while it is temporary compression that can be fixed from days off, relaxation and sleep, you could actually measure yourself to be about 1/2" shorter by the end of day. The next day after proper rest without lifting you would gain that 1/2" back as your spine decrompresses itself.
What type of medical device is used on Emphysema patients?
Some of the medical devices used to help Emphysema patients include bronchodilators, smoking cessation drugs, inhaled steroids, and other antibiotics.
Are there steroids in asthma?
There is not steroids in asthma, but different steroids hormones are used to help fight against asthma. Some puffers contains a small mineral-corticoid or gluco-corticoid, (depending on condition) which when inhaled, is absorbed by the alveoli and capillaries inside your lungs. Depending on the situation, the hormone may cause your bronchioles to contract or relax, or the hormone may help your body with mucus regulation, helping you breathe.
Can you use testostrone cream instead of steroids for asthma?
No, steroids used for the treatment of asthma are not the same as testosterone. Asthma attacks often have two phases, the initial attack then a recurrence a few hours later. Using the wrong type of steroid (like testosterone or anabolic steroids for sports/bodybuilding) in the place of an inhaled corticosteroid (albuterol, etc) could result in death if either attack were serious enough.
How do inhaled steroids assist in COPD?
Inhaled steroids help manage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by reducing inflammation in the airways, which can alleviate symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. They work by decreasing the immune response that leads to airway swelling and mucus production, improving lung function over time. This leads to fewer exacerbations and hospitalizations, enhancing the overall quality of life for patients with COPD. However, they are most effective when used in combination with bronchodilators for optimal symptom control.
Does Vitamin D help asthma at all?
Yes, it is potentially helpful, and as a bonus it is also one of the cheaper vitamins you can find today. Inhaled steroids also don't work as well if you have a low vitamin D level.
What is a bottle of chloroform?
A bottle of chloroform typically contains a liquid chemical compound that was historically used as an anesthetic. It is known for its ability to induce unconsciousness when inhaled. However, due to its potential for toxicity and misuse, its use has been largely discontinued in medical settings.
What is the diffrence between inhaled and exhaled?
If you 'inhaled' something, you breathed it in. If you 'exhaled' something, you breathed it out
