Dr. Stefan Cristian Stanel
In this post I would like to address the following question received on my YouTube channel, in relation to the AirFluSal inhaler which is a combination device containing an inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone) and bronchodilator (salmeterol). “My voice changed a lot…
This post will hopefully clarify some of the many questions that I receive on my Youtube channel about the Symbicort inhaler. I do not claim that Symbicort is better than other inhalers, it just seems to be one of the…
In episode #15 of the Top Lung Health podcast I discuss whether inhalers cause weight gain. Many inhalers contain a low dose of corticosteroids, however this dose is usually too low to cause any significant side effects throughout the body.…
What happens if you drop an inhaler such as Symbicort? Is it permanently broken and do you need a replacement? In most cases it is probably fine. It may be broken if there are obvious cracks and all the parts…
In this article I will go over everything you need to know about how an inhaler is chosen. The main things to consider are the indication (condition being treated), the medication in the inhaler and your ability to use that…
This is ep. 8 of the podcast. When are inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) used in the treatment of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? Inhaled corticosteroids are normally a treatment for asthma, however they are useful for people who have many COPD…
In this 6th episode of the Top Lung Health podcast I discuss about the best time of the day to take an inhaler. Does it matter if you are using it in the morning, afternoon, evening? Some inhalers only require…
This is the Top Lung Health podcast episode No. 5. Do inhalers help in the recovery period after a chest infection? This is a common question, as many people struggle with some lingering symptoms in the weeks after a respiratory…