Do Formoterol inhalers give a complete cure for asthma?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am 21 years old now. I have been suffering from asthma for more than 17 years. It was horrible until I was 15 years old. It was pretty bad. But the severity has reduced now. It usually occurs at night. Sometimes it happens in the daytime too.

Wheezing is present, and there is chest tightness. I am taking Foracort 400 Rotacap for breathlessness. I have been taking the tablet for the past four to five years.

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Having night symptoms means that your asthma is not well controlled, and upgrading the treatment is required. Foracort Inhaler 400 mg is the right combination that is used daily.

I recommend you take a Singulair 4 mg tablet (Montelukast) once daily in the evening. Use a blue inhaler during the time of exacerbation every five minutes for 20 minutes. If there is no improvement, you should visit the nearest ER (emergency room). Also, let me know if you have a PEFR (peak expiratory flow rate) chart.

I hope this helps.

Feel free to reach out in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Asthma is a chronic condition that cannot be cured completely. You cannot stop the medications, as your condition can get worse. Foracort (Budesonide with Formoterol) is the right combination for your case.

But we can also add some other drugs to achieve the desired control. I recommend you use the PEFR chart. It will help you to gain a better outcome.

I hope this helps.

Feel free to reach out in case of further queries.

Thank you.