Pulmicort Turbuhaler (budesonide) is an inhaled glucocorticoid predominantly used for prophylactic (preventive) treatment of asthma in patients 6 years old and up. Like other inhaled steroids it is typically used long-term to reduce inflammation in the airways, thus reducing the frequency and severity of attacks.

This product is not a rescue inhaler; do not buy Pulmicort Turbuhaler to replace epinephrine, albuterol, or other fast-acting relief inhalers. It will not provide relief for an asthma attack which has already begun. Rescue inhalers should be used as-needed regardless of Pulmicort Turbuhaler use.

Benefits of Pulmicort Turbuhaler

In many respects Pulmicort Turbuhaler is similar to any other inhaled steroid. The inhaler is typically administered daily as a long-term therapy. Children typically take 1 to 2 puffs per day; adults take 1 to 4. Depending on dose and effectiveness, the medication may be taken once or twice daily.

Administration of steroids by inhaler for lung ailments provide the benefits of steroid treatment with only a fraction of the risks associated with administration by tablet, in which the medication passes through the entire body. The reduced risk of serious side effects allows for safer long-term treatment.

Once in the lungs the medication inhibits release of the chemicals which cause inflammation and bronchospasm. If used consistently over time, this will result in less frequent asthma attacks and, if attacks do occur, they are usually less severe.

Though in many ways similar to other steroidal inhalers, one reason patients buy Pulmicort Turbuhaler over other types is the speed at which improvements are noticeable. Where most inhaled steroids take a couple weeks for effects to be felt, Pulmicort Turbuhaler often produces improvements within a day of initiating treatment. It may still take several weeks of continuous use for full benefits to be realized, however.

Patients are sometimes instructed to buy Pulmicort Turbuhaler to transition off oral steroids to inhalation-only. In these cases both oral and inhaled medications may be taken together for several days or weeks. Use of oral steroids should not be abruptly stopped; dosage should be gradually reduced over time, even if an inhaler is being used. Suddenly stopping treatment may exacerbate asthma symptoms.

Considerations & Side Effects

Use of Pulmicort Turbuhaler may make the mouth, throat and lungs more vulnerable to infection. Rinsing the mouth out after each use will help prevent infections in the mouth. If an infection is suspected, it should be promptly seen by a doctor.

Patients with a history of liver disease, osteoporosis, or tuberculosis should not buy Pulmicort Turbuhaler without first discussing risks with a doctor.

Side effects from inhaled steroids are typically much milder than those experienced with oral versions. The most common side effects associated with Pulmicort Turbuhaler include:

• Cold-like symptoms
• Mild stomach upset
• Headache
• Nosebleed

The above symptoms are not cause for concern unless severe; usually any side effects that do develop start at the beginning of treatment and stop occurring as treatment continues.

Some patients simply do not respond well to inhaled steroids and may find asthma symptoms worsening, particularly at night. If this happens, discontinue use and speak with a doctor about other options.

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