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22 Sep 2008
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role of air purifiers in treating astma/
i am suffering from asthma - will air purifiers help? i use symbicaord daily is there a cheaper generiic available? 52 years old allergic to dust, grass, animals, dustmite etc. no food allergies.
CyberDoc
Dear Annessa
I don't think there is a generic of Symbicort - and it is well worth the money spent - you won't get the same effect if you use the cortisone and a beta stimulant apart. Symbicort is also longer acting than the normal beta stimulants. Air purifiers will only work if you can use it in a closed room when dust and pollen levels are high outside. See this website for more info: http://allergysa.org/allsa.htm
Dr Bets
I don't think there is a generic of Symbicort - and it is well worth the money spent - you won't get the same effect if you use the cortisone and a beta stimulant apart. Symbicort is also longer acting than the normal beta stimulants. Air purifiers will only work if you can use it in a closed room when dust and pollen levels are high outside. See this website for more info: http://allergysa.org/allsa.htm
Dr Bets
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