What Are the Side Effects of Pulmicort?
Pulmicort is a brand name of the drug budesonide, a commonly prescribed corticosteroid medication to treat asthma. It is a preventative medication and helps to control asthma symptoms by decreasing inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms and excess mucus production in the bronchioles (airways) of the lungs. According to the Canadian Lung Association, corticosteroids for asthma do not have the same effects or risks on the body as corticosteroid pills. As Pulmicort is inhaled orally, the dosage is delivered directly to the lungs, minimizing side effects. However, Pulmicort is a drug, and some individuals may experiences side effects and reactions to varying degrees.
