24 chronic conditions such as hypertension or diabetes that need to be taken regularly to prevent long-term complications and control symptoms, medication for asthma needs to be taken for a long time to keep the symptoms in control. This will help Sameer prevent cough episodes and asthma attacks during the day or night that stop him from attending school, playing, or sleeping comfortably. “I am worried that using an inhaler can cause side effects.” There are two types of inhalers – relievers and preventers. When used as prescribed, these two inhalers are extremely safe and effective. They allow a very small amount of medicine to go directly into the airways, helping control the symptoms. “I am frightened by the thought of my child taking steroids.” Many parents worry about their children taking steroids. It is a very frequently asked question, so you’re not alone. Firstly, it’s important to remember that the steroids used to treat asthma are inhaled corticosteroids, which are a copy of the substances the body produces naturally. They are completely different from the anabolic steroids used to enhance performance by bodybuilders. Secondly, as inhaled corticosteroids ASTHMA
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