Hi there,
I am wondering whether anyone can help me out. I have been taking seretide
inhaler for a few years now and about a year ago switched to symbicort as I
was having so many problems with my throat.
I am totally fed up with these throat problems which include dryness,
soreness, hoarseness and constant clearing of the throat. My doctor does
not seem able to help...
Also I find my face always getting very flushed and red, which I find very
embarrasing. It makes me look like a drunk!!
Can anyone advise if these are side effects of the treatment and what I can
do? The medicines seem to work otherwise for me..
Many thanks,
Charlie
Min E - 08 Nov 2004 04:29 GMT
Hello, I switched to Symbicort briefly during the summer. It worked well
in controlling my symptons (had an attack within 12 hours after I landed
in my trip, but usually I'm mild-to-moderate asthmatic in generally good
conditions). I did have a little throat problem but I thought it's quite
common with all inhalational asthma medications. Also, the leaflet
inside the medication package didn't mention side effects like you
described. Sorry, not much help. --Min
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> Charlie
jackmallory@webtv.net - 13 Nov 2004 16:28 GMT
I assume you know about rining AND gargling twice after using any
steroid spray. Mild salt water is better.---Jack
Min E - 15 Nov 2004 00:29 GMT
> I assume you know about rining AND gargling twice after using any
> steroid spray. Mild salt water is better.---Jack
I know about rinsing but didn't know about gargling until this past
summer. :( That's why I've got throat problems all along. Now they're
all gone.
thanks for the mild salt water though. --Min
Charlie Drummond - 15 Nov 2004 08:46 GMT
Thanks.. yes I have tried the gargling but not the salt. Will give it a
go.. thanks Jack!
>I assume you know about rining AND gargling twice after using any
> steroid spray. Mild salt water is better.---Jack