Does this inhaler for asthma contain steroids?!
Question: Does this inhaler for asthma contain steroids!?
i take a inhaler for asthma and i was woundering that is the one im taking contain steroids!. the one i have is called: QVAR 40 mcg!. (beclomethasonedipropionate HFA) i only want to know this because if it does contain steroids, i want to disscontinue this medication!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Yes, it does contain steroids but why wouldn't you want to take it!? There are 2 types of steroids anabolic steroids--- steroids that people use to build muscles!.!.!.!. they have the side affects of acne, rage, etc!.!.!. and the other type is corticosteroids--- these are used to reduce inflammation such as seen in rhinitis and asthma!.!.!. they do not have the same side effects as anabolic steroids such as the acne, rage, etc!.!.!. Most likely if Dr!. prescribed it to you it is because you need it!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
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