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Unusual symptoms of asthma
Patients suffering from episodes of asthma do not always have the typical symptoms of asthma such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing (symptoms of airway narrowing). Instead, patients can have symptoms that may not appear to be related to asthma. These "unusual" asthma symptoms include
- rapid breathing,
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- difficulty sleeping,
- anxiety and difficulty concentrating,
- chronic cough without wheezing,
- protracted cough after an upper respiratory illness,
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To complicate matters, symptoms of asthma are not consistent and often vary from time to time in an individual. In some patients, symptoms are influenced by diurnal factor...
Pulmicort Turbuhaler
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Pulmicort Turbuhaler Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
PULMICORT TURBUHALER (budesonide) is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in adult and pediatric patients six years of age or older. It is also indicated for patients requiring oral corticosteroid therapy for asthma. Many of those patients may be able to reduce or eliminate their requirement for oral corticosteroids over time.
PULMICORT TURBUHALER (budesonide) is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.
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Pulmicort Turbuhaler Consumer Information: Uses
Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways.
This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work immediately and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed.
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