Is Salbutamol better than Montelukast for seasonal asthma?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 53-year-old male. I have breathing problem for the past eight to 10 years. I develop breathing difficulty during the humid or warm seasons, like July to September, for which I take Montair LC once every two days at night-time. Sometimes, if I forget and I experience breathlessness, I use the Asthalin inhaler followed by Montair LC, and the condition improves. Oftentimes, when I have breathlessness, I try to poo, and if I can pass, my breathing gradually becomes alright within half an hour. Breathing gets better without an Asthalin inhaler. Recently, I learned that Montair LC has some side effects. Can I use an Asthalin inhaler alone whenever required instead of Montair LC?

Kindly guide.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Your history suggests that you have seasonal bronchial asthma. For confirmation, get the chest X-ray and spirometry done. An Asthalin inhaler alone will not be helpful. I suggest you take Fluticasone, alone or in combination with Formoterol (Formoflo 250). Also, Montair LC (Montelukast and Levocetirizine) does not have many side effects; the only side effect noted is the Churg-Strauss syndrome, which is not a side effect of the drug itself; it just uncovers the underlying condition.

I hope this helps.

Please feel free to reach out in case of further queries.

Thank you.