Bronchodilators like Levalbuterol, inhaled corticosteroids like Fluticasone and Mometasone, corticosteroid and bronchodilator combination inhaled medications such as Advair (Fluticasone and Salmeterol), antihistamines like Cetirizine, anticholinergics like Tiotropium Bromide are some medicines used in the management of wheezing. These can be inhaled through inhalers and nebulizers. They help relax and widen the airways to improve breathing. Additional home remedies include steam inhalation and drinking warm water.
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Query: Hello doctor,I have had chest congestion and wheezing problems for the past three months. I am taking ayurvedic medicines for the same. Every morning, thick white phlegm comes out, but I do not have a cough during the day. I have some relief from the cough after taking the ayurvedic medications, I g... Read Full »
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My five-year-old son has severe cough and wheezing during winter. Can this be cured?
Query: Hello doctor, My five-year-old son weighs 31 kilograms and has wheezing and severe cough during winter. He is on inhalers and was given a course for high eosinophilia. Can this be cured? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most children are sensitive to cold weather but do not worry as there is a cure in homeopathy. I suggest you follow the following instructions: 1. Give Antimonium Tart 30 twice daily on alternate days for 15 days. 2. Give hot fomentation on his chest. 3. Avoid... Read Full »
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