Are my chances of getting pnumonia increased while using flovent ?

Posted:: 30 Apr 2011 by chizz2
Topics:: flovent

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2 May 2011

Flovent contains fluticasone, an inhaled steroid.
Fluticasone, like all steroids, suppresses the immune system leaving you more vulnerable to develop an infection.

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