My Wife of 27 years old has been suffering from frequent cold & respiratory problem. Dr prescribed her Medicine FORACORT ROTAHALER INHALER. It is steroid . What are its side affect? Should she continue this medicine throughout her life? My Wife is gaining weight also. Is there any other alternative? Please guide me.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your wives situation and problem. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). Recurrent cold and respiratory problems can be due to asthma. So PFT is must for the diagnosis of asthma. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. Treatment is also based on severity only. She may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), like forecourt along witChatDoctorbination of antihistamine and anti-allergic Chat Doctor.  Inhaled treatment is first line treatment for asthma. It is having excellent effectiveness and minimal side effects. And hence they are very safe for long term use. Once she is stabilized with the treatment, we can plan tapering off the treatment. So these 