Also, what about Albuterol - how does that fit into the other drugs?
What aree the differences between Ventolin and Qvar?
Question posted by design man on 30 Nov 2014
Last updated on 30 November 2014
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kaismama
30 Nov 2014
There is a big difference. Qvar is a steroid and is used daily to decrease inflammation and swelling in the lungs (bronchial tree). It is not a "rescue" inhaler. Albuterol and ventolin are the same drug. It is a broncodilator, meaning it opens the bronchial tree so you can breathe. It can be used daily, but it also can be used as a rescue inhaler.
dfee
30 Nov 2014
Kaismama,I've been on the Albuterol for a lot of years and my doctor now has prescribed me the Qvar,1 puff orally 2 times daily and I'm concerned that it being a steroid,is it alright to take this steroid inhaler indefinitely?
tess1938
30 Nov 2014
Qvar is taken similar to advair, alvesco and other steroid inhalers. I've been on it a few years. There are 2 strengths 2 puffs of 40 and 1 puff of 80. Each taken twice a day. As with other types of steroids you must rinse and gargle afterwards to avoid thrush/candida.
dfee
30 Nov 2014
Thanks tess 1938,I'm aware that you've got to rinse and gargle afterwards.My only concern is that it is a steroid and being on it indefinitely down the road if there's a serious problem that I should be aware of?
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