Is Preventing Inhaled Corticosteroids Side Effects Possible?
Is Preventing Inhaled Corticosteroids Side Effects Possible?Answer: While most people will not develop side effects from inhaled corticosteroids, there is still risk. There are a number of things that can assist you in preventing inhaled corticosteroid side effects: • Using a spacer or valved holding chamber — devices that help deliver the medication — can decrease your risk of local side effects like oral candidiasis (fungal infection), dysphonia (voice change due to the inhaled steroid), or bronchospasm (acute asthma symptoms brought on by inhalation). • Rinsing and spitting after each inhalation. • If your asthma symptoms are poorly controlled after low-dose inhaled steroids, talk to your doctor