Anonymous

4 years

Allergic towards steroid

Hi, i am a 31 female with acute asthmatic problem and recently i just get to know i was allergic towards prednisolone due to anaphylaxis shock after taking the medicines. Can i know what should i do to control on my asthma issues.

Dr Ramzdhan,

5 years

Thank you for your questions. The following answers regarding your current queries are just general descriptions due to the limited information provided by you. Click on this link (DoctorOnCall) for a private consultation with our doctors.

Treatment for asthma can be categorised into three types of medications such as the short-acting reliever like the Ventolin, the preventer which has steroids compaunds and long-acting reliever like in Symbicort and disease modifying agent like monteleukast. To prevent yourself from getting the asthmatic attack, you can try avoid triggering factors such as:

  • Dust mites, pollen, food, animals fur
  • Cold air
  • Exercise (if this causes your asthma)
  • Smoking, hazy air
  • Medications such as aspirin

Besides staying away from the triggering factors, it is advisable for you to consult with a specialist for a better treatment options of the use of inhalers and oral medications. You may also click on this link (DoctorOnCall) to speak with our doctors online for free. We assure you that our conversations are kept in confidentiality unless additional consultation needed with other medical parties. Thank you .

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