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inhalation corticosteroids, kor-ti-koe-ster-oids, cortisone-like medicines, help prevent the symptoms, asthma, when used regularly every day, inhalation corticosteroids decrease the number and severity, asthma attacks, will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started, inhaled corticosteroids work by preventing certain cells, lungs and breathing passages from releasing substances that cause asthma symptoms, used with other asthma medicines, bronchodilators, medicines that open up narrowed breathing passages, other corticosteroids taken by mouth, inhalation corticosteroids are available only with a physician's prescription, dosage forms inhalation, beclomethasone, aerosol, capsules for inhalation, powder for inhalation, beclomethasone dipropionate hfa, aerosol, budesonide, powder for inhalation, suspension for inhalation, flunisolide, aerosol, triamcinolone, aerosol, for inhalation corticosteroids, allergic reaction to corticosteroids, allergic to any other substances, foods, preservatives, dyes, although studies in animals, inhaled corticosteroids cause birth defects and other problems, in humans these medicines, when used in regular daily doses during pregnancy to keep the mother's asthma under control, not been reported to cause breathing problems, birth defects , newborn, corticosteroids may prevent the effects, poorly controlled asthma, which are known, harmful to the baby, before taking an inhaled corticosteroid, pregnant, may become pregnant, when breast-feeding , not known whether inhaled corticosteroids pass into breast milk, most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, used safely while breast-feeding , mothers, using this medicine and who wish to breast-feed, children inhalation corticosteroids, tested in children, except for the possibility, slowed growth, in low effective doses, not been shown to cause different side effects, problems than they do in adults, studies, slowed growth, reduced adrenal gland function may occur in some children using inhaled corticosteroids in recommended doses, poorly controlled asthma, slowed growth, especially when corticosteroids taken by mouth, needed often, use the lowest possible dose, an inhaled corticosteroid that controls asthma, this will lessen the chance, an effect on growth, adrenal gland function, also important that children taking inhaled corticosteroids visit their doctors regularly so that their growth rates, monitored, regular use, inhaled corticosteroids may allow some children to stop using, decrease the amount, corticosteroids taken by mouth, this also will reduce the risk, slowed growth, reduced adrenal function, using inhaled corticosteroids in large doses should avoid exposure to chickenpox, measles, when a child is exposed, the disease develops, the doctor should be contacted and his, her directions should be followed carefully, before this medicine is given to a child, child's doctor should talk about the good this medicine will do as well as the risks, using it, follow the doctor's directions very carefully, lessen the chance that unwanted effects will occur, haven't been studied specifically in older people, inhaled corticosteroids, elderly with use in other age groups, is not expected to cause different side effects, problems in older people, in younger adults, an interaction might occur, change the dose, taking any other prescription, nonprescription, over-the-counter, otc, other medical problems, inhaled corticosteroids, any other medical problems, cirrhosis , liver disease , the effect, inhaled corticosteroids, stronger in patients with this disease, glaucoma, the pressure, eye, hypothyroidism, decreased production, thyroid hormone, the effect, inhaled corticosteroids, stronger in patients with this condition, infections, untreated, using this medicine while an infection is present and is not being treated, the infection to get worse, osteoporosis , bone disease, inhaled corticosteroids in high doses may make this condition worse in women, past menopause , not receiving an estrogen replacement, tuberculosis, a tuberculosis infection to occur again, inhaled corticosteroids will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started, continue taking this medicine at the usual time, use another medicine to relieve the asthma attack, use this medicine, directed, it more often, side effects, do not stop taking this medicine abruptly, should be discontinued only under the supervision, medicine to help prevent asthma attacks, used every day in regularly spaced doses, up to 4 to 6 weeks may pass before you begin to notice improvement, in my condition, can take several months before you feel the full effects, this may not take as long, already been taking certain other medicines for my asthma, gargling and rinsing my mouth with water after each dose may help prevent hoarseness, throat irritation, infection, mouth, do not swallow the water after rinsing, a physician may also want, use a spacer device, lessen these problems, inhaled corticosteroids are used with a special inhaler and usually come with patient directions, read the directions carefully before using this medicine, do not understand the directions, are not sure, use the inhaler, ask my health care professional to show you what to do, ask my health care professional, regularly how you use the inhaler to make sure you are using it properly, for patients using beclomethasone, flunisolide, triamcinolone inhalation aerosol, when you use the inhaler, not used it in a while, can not deliver the right amount, medicine with the first puff, before using the inhaler, test, prime it, to test, prime most inhalers, insert the metal canister firmly into the clean mouthpiece according to the manufacturer's instructions, check to make sure the canister is placed properly into the mouthpiece, take the cover off the mouthpiece and shake the inhaler three, four times, hold the inhaler well away from you at arm's length and press the top, the canister, spraying the medicine into the air two, times, the inhaler will now be ready to provide the right amount, medicine when you use it, to use most inhalers, using my thumb and one, two fingers, hold the inhaler upright with the mouthpiece end down and pointing toward you, take the cover off the mouthpiece, check the mouthpiece and remove any foreign objects, then gently shake the inhaler three, four times, hold the mouthpiece away from my mouth and breathe out slowly to the end, a normal breath, use the inhalation method recommended by a physician, open-mouth method, place the mouthpiece about 1, 2 inches, 2 finger widths, in front, widely opened mouth, make sure the inhaler is aimed into my mouth so that the spray does not hit the roof, mouth, tongue, closed-mouth method, place the mouthpiece, in my mouth between my teeth and over my tongue with my lips closed tightly around it, do not block the mouthpiece with my teeth, tongue, start to breathe in slowly through my mouth, at the same time, press the top, the canister one time to get 1 puff, continue to breathe in slowly for 3 to 5 seconds, count the seconds while inhaling, important to press the top, the canister and breathe in slowly at the same time so the medicine gets into my lungs, this step, difficult at, are using the closed-mouth method and you see a fine mist coming from my mouth, nose, the inhaler is not being used correctly, hold my breath as long as you can up to 10 seconds, this gives the medicine time to settle, in my airways and lungs, take the mouthpiece away from my mouth and breathe out slowly, a physician has told, inhale more than 1 puff, medicine at each dose, gently shake the inhaler again, take the next puff, following exactly the same steps you used for the first puff, press the canister one time for each puff, when you are finished, wipe off the mouthpiece and replace the cap, nurse, pharmacist may want, use a spacer device with the inhaler, a spacer helps get the medicine into the lungs and reduces the amount, medicine that stays, in my mouth and throat, to use a spacer device with the inhaler, attach the spacer to the inhaler according to the manufacturer's directions, there are different types, spacers available, the method, breathing remains the same with most spacers, gently shake the inhaler and spacer three, four times, hold the mouthpiece, the spacer away from my mouth and breathe out slowly to the end, a normal breath, place the mouthpiece into my mouth between my teeth and over my tongue with my lips closed around it, press down on the canister top once to release 1 puff, medicine into the spacer, within one, two seconds, start to breathe in slowly through my mouth for 3 to 5 seconds, count the seconds while inhaling, do not breathe in through my nose, hold my breath as long as you can up to 10 seconds, breathe out slowly, do not remove the mouthpiece from my mouth, breathe in and out slowly two, three times to make sure the spacer device is emptied, a physician has told, than 1 puff, medicine at each dose, gently shake the inhaler and spacer again and take the next puff, following exactly the same steps you used for the first puff, do not spray more than 1 puff at a time into the spacer, when you are finished, remove the spacer device from the inhaler and replace the cover, the mouthpiece, clean the inhaler mouthpiece, spacer at least once a week, to clean the inhaler, remove the canister from the inhaler and set the canister aside, wash the mouthpiece, cap, spacer with warm, soapy water, then, rinse well with warm, running water, shake off the excess water and let the inhaler parts air-dry completely before putting the inhaler back together, check with my pharmacist to see if you should save the inhaler piece that comes with this medicine after the medicine is used up, refill units, available at a lower cost, remember that the inhaler is meant, used only for the medicine that comes with it, the inhaler for any other inhalation aerosol medicine, the cartridge fits, for patients using beclomethasone capsules for inhalation, do not swallow the capsules, the medicine will not work if you swallow it, to load the inhaler, make sure my hands are clean and dry, do not insert the capsule into the inhaler until just before you are ready to use this medicine, take the inhaler from its container, hold the inhaler by the mouthpiece and twist the barrel in either direction until it stops, take a capsule from its container, hold the inhaler upright with the mouthpiece pointing downward, press the capsule, with the clear end, firmly into the raised small hole, make sure the top, the capsule is even with the top, the hole, this will push the old used capsule shell, there is one, into the inhaler, hold the inhaler on its side with the white dot facing up, twist the barrel quickly until it stops, this will break the capsule into two halves so the powder can be inhaled, to use the inhaler, hold the inhaler away from my mouth and breathe out slowly to the end, a normal breath, keep the inhaler on its side and place the mouthpiece, in my mouth, close my lips around it, tilt my head slightly back, do not block the mouthpiece with my teeth, tongue, breathe in slowly through my mouth until you have taken a full deep breath, take the inhaler from my mouth and hold my breath as long as you can up to 10 seconds, this gives the medicine time to settle, in my airways and lungs, hold the inhaler well away from my mouth and breathe out to the end, a normal breath, a physician has told, use a second capsule, follow the same steps you used for the first capsule, when you have finished using the inhaler, pull the two halves, the inhaler apart and throw away the empty capsule shells, there is no need to remove the shell left, small hole, except before cleaning, put the two halves, the inhaler back together again and place it into its container to keep it clean, to clean the inhaler, every two weeks, take the inhaler apart and wash the two halves, the inhaler in clean, warm water, make sure the empty capsule shell is removed from the small raised hole, shake out the excess water, allow all parts, the inhaler to dry before you put it back together, the inhaler should be replaced every 6 months, for patients using beclomethasone powder for inhalation, to load the inhaler, make sure my hands are clean and dry, do not insert the cartridge until just before you are ready to use this medicine, take off the dark brown mouthpiece cover and make sure the mouthpiece is clean, hold the white cartridge by the exposed corners and gently pull it out until you see the ribbed sides, the cartridge, squeeze the ribbed sides and take out the cartridge unit from the body, the inhaler, place the disk containing the medicine onto the white wheel with the numbers facing up, allow the underside, the disk to fit into the holes, the wheel, slide the cartridge unit with wheel and disk back into the body, the inhaler, gently push the cartridge in and pull it out again, the disk will turn, continue to turn the disk in this way until the number 8 appears, side indicator window, each disk has eight blisters containing the medicine, the window will display how many doses you have left after you use it each time, by counting down from 8, when you see the number 1, have one dose left, to replace the empty disk with a full disk, follow the same steps you, load the inhaler, do not throw away the wheel when you discard the empty disk, to use the inhaler, hold the inhaler flat, in my hand, lift the rear edge, the lid until, fully upright, the plastic needle on the front, the lid will break the blister containing one inhalation, when the lid is raised as far as it will go, both the upper, lower surfaces, the blister will be pierced, do not lift the lid if the cartridge is not, inhaler, doing this will break the needle and you will need a new inhaler, after the blister is broken open, close the lid, keeping the inhaler flat and well away from my mouth, breathe out to the end, a normal breath, raise the inhaler to my mouth, place the mouthpiece, in my mouth, close my lips around the mouthpiece and tilt my head slightly back, do not block the mouthpiece with my teeth, tongue, do not cover the air holes on the side, the mouthpiece, breathe in through my mouth as fast as you can until you have taken a full deep breath, hold my breath and remove the mouthpiece from my mouth, continue holding my breath as long as you can up to 10 seconds before breathing out, this gives the medicine time to settle, in my airways and lungs, hold the inhaler well away from my mouth and breathe out to the end, a normal breath, prepare the cartridge for my next inhalation, pull the cartridge out once and push it in once, the disk will turn to the next numbered dose as seen, indicator window, do not pierce the blister until just before the inhalation, to clean the inhaler, brush away the loose powder each day with the brush provided, the inhaler should be replaced every 6 months, for patients using budesonide powder for inhalation, to prime the inhaler, unscrew the cover, the inhaler and lift it off, hold the inhaler upright, with the brown piece pointing downward, turn the brown piece, the inhaler in one direction as far as it will go, then twist it back until it clicks, repeat this step one more time, inhaler will be primed, prime each new inhaler before using it the first time, after it has been primed, not necessary to prime it again, put it aside for a long period, to load the inhaler, unscrew the cover, the inhaler and lift it off, hold the inhaler upright, with the brown piece pointing downward, turn the brown piece, the inhaler in one direction as far as it will go, then twist it back until it clicks, to use the inhaler, hold the inhaler away from my mouth and breathe out slowly to the end, a normal breath, place the mouthpiece, in my mouth and close my lips around it, tilt my head slightly back, do not block the mouthpiece with my teeth, tongue, breathe in quickly and evenly through my mouth until you have taken a full deep breath, hold my breath and remove the inhaler from my mouth, continue holding my breath as long as you can up to 10 seconds before breathing out, this gives the medicine time to settle, in my airways and lungs, hold the inhaler well away from my mouth and breathe out to the end, a normal breath, replace the cover on the mouthpiece to keep it clean, this inhaler delivers the medicine as a very fine powder, may not taste, smell, feel this medicine, this inhaler should not be used with a spacer, when the indicator window begins to show a red mark, there are about 20 doses left, when the red mark covers the window, the inhaler is empty, for patients using budesonide suspension for inhalation, is, used in a power-operated nebulizer equipped with a face mask, mouthpiece, a physician will advise you on which nebulizer to use, make sure you understand, use the nebulizer, any opened ampul should be protected from light, the medicine in an open ampul, used promptly after the ampul is opened, ampuls should be used within 2 weeks after the envelope containing them is opened, to prepare the medicine for use, nebulizer, remove one ampul from the sheet, five units and shake it gently, hold the ampul upright, open it by twisting off the wing, squeeze the contents, the ampul into the cup, the nebulizer, use only half, the contents, an ampul, add enough, the sodium chloride solution provided to dilute the solution, gently shake the nebulizer, then attach the face mask to the nebulizer and connect the nebulizer to the air pump, to use the medicine, nebulizer, should be inhaled over a period, 10 to 15 minutes, breathe slowly and evenly, in and out, until no more mist is left, nebulizer cup, rinse my mouth when you are finished with the treatment, wash my face if you used a face mask, to clean the nebulizer, after each treatment, wash the cup, the nebulizer, mask, mouthpiece in warm water with a mild detergent, allow the nebulizer parts to dry before putting them back together again, will be different for different patients, follow a physician's orders, the directions on the label, the average doses, dose is different, for beclomethasone, for inhalation aerosol, for bronchial asthma, adults and children 12 years, age and older, for the 42-, 50-mcg-per-metered-spray products: 2 puffs, 84 to 100 micrograms, mcg, four times a day, 4 puffs, 168 to 200 mcg, two times a day, in severe asthma, take a higher dose, for the 84-mcg-per-metered-spray product: 2 puffs, 168 mcg, two times a day, in severe asthma, take a higher dose, children 6 to 12 years, for the 42-, 50-mcg-per-metered-spray products: 1, 2 puffs, 42 to 100 mcg, four times a day, 4 puffs, 168 to 200 mcg, two times a day, for the 84-mcg-per-metered-spray product: 2 puffs, 168 mcg, two times a day, children up to 6 years, for capsules, for inhalation, powder, for inhalation, for bronchial asthma, adults and teenagers 14 years, age and older, 200 mcg three, four times a day, then a physician may reduce the dose, based on my condition, children 6 to 14 years, 100 mcg two to four times a day, then a physician may reduce the dose, based on my condition, children up to 6 years, determined by the doctor, for beclomethasone dipropionate hfa, for inhalation aerosol, for bronchial asthma, adults and children 12 years, age and older, for the 40-mcg-per-metered-spray products: 1 to 4 puffs, 40 to 160 micrograms, mcg, two times a day, the higher doses generally are used for patients previously treated with other corticosteroids.for the 50-mcg-per-metered-spray products: 1 to 2 puffs, 50 to 100 mcg, two times a day if my asthma is mild, 2 to 5 puffs, 100 to 250 mcg, two times a day if my asthma is more severe, for the 80-mcg-per-metered-spray products: 1, 2 puffs, 80 to 160 mcg, two times a day, the higher dose generally is used for patients previously treated with other corticosteroids, for the 100-mcg-per-metered-spray product: 3 to 4 puffs, 300 to 400 mcg, two times a day, children up to 5 years, children 5 to 11 years, 1 puff, 40 mcg, two times a day, for budesonide, for powder, for inhalation, for bronchial asthma, 200 to 800 micrograms, mcg, two times a day, a lower dose, 200 mcg, 400 mcg once daily, evening, may sometimes be used for mild to moderate asthma when the symptoms are well controlled, the higher doses generally are used for patients previously treated with other corticosteroids, then a physician may increase, decrease the dose, condition, children 6 years, age and older, 200 mcg two times a day, then a physician may increase the dose to 400 mcg two times a day, condition, a lower dose, 200 mcg, 400 mcg once daily, evening, may sometimes be used for mild to moderate asthma when the symptoms are well controlled, children up to 6 years, determined by the doctor, for suspension, for inhalation, for bronchial asthma, adults and children 8 years, age and older, 1000 to 2000 micrograms, mcg, mixed with enough sterile sodium chloride solution for inhalation, to make 2 to 4 milliliters, ml, this solution is used in a nebulizer for a period, ten to fifteen minutes, the medicine should be used two times a day, children 12 months to 8 years, 250 to 500 mcg mixed with enough sterile sodium chloride solution for inhalation, to make 2 to 4 ml, this solution is used in a nebulizer for a period, ten to fifteen minutes, the medicine should be used two times a day, children up to 12 months, determined by the doctor, for flunisolide, for inhalation aerosol, for bronchial asthma, adults and children 4 years, age and older, 500 micrograms, mcg, 2 puffs, two times a day, morning and evening, children up to 4 years, determined by the doctor, for triamcinolone, for inhalation aerosol, for bronchial asthma, adults and children 12 years, age and older, 200 micrograms, mcg, 2 puffs, two to four times a day, then a physician may reduce the dose, based on my condition, in severe asthma, take a higher dose, children 6 to 12 years, 100 to 200 mcg, 1, 2 puffs, four times a day, then a physician may adjust my dose, based on my condition, children up to 6 years, determined by the doctor, if i miss a dose, then use any remaining doses for that day at regularly spaced times, keep out of a child's reach, store away from heat and direct light, do not store the capsule form, in other damp places, heat, moisture, the medicine to break down, keep the aerosol, suspension form, from getting too cold, freezing, less effective if the container is cold when you use it, the 84-mcg-per-metered-spray product, beclomethasone should not be stored for longer than 6 months after it has been removed from its moisture-protective pouch, after 6 months, any remaining medicine should be discarded, do not puncture, break, burn the aerosol container, even after, empty, do not keep outdated medicine, medicine no longer needed, discarded medicine is out of a child's reach, precautions, know the side effects, go through a period, unusual stress to my body, surgery, injury, infection, have an asthma attack, that does not improve after you take a bronchodilator medicine, are exposed to viral infections , chickenpox, measles, infection occur, especially, in my mouth, throat, lung, symptoms do not improve, condition gets worse, carry a medical identification card stating, may need additional medicine during times, emergency, a severe asthma attack, other illness, unusual stress, before you have any kind, surgery, dental surgery, emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor, dentist in charge, for patients, also regularly taking a corticosteroid by mouth in tablet, liquid form, do not stop taking the corticosteroid taken by mouth without a physician's advice, asthma seems better, reduce gradually, the amount you are taking, before stopping completely, lessen the chance, unwanted effects, when a physician tells, reduce the dose, to stop taking the corticosteroid taken by mouth, follow the directions carefully, body may need time to adjust to the change, time this takes may depend on the amount, medicine you were taking and how long you took it, a physician check my progress at regular visits during this time, ask a physician if there are special directions you should follow, a severe asthma attack, need any other medical, surgical treatment, certain side effects occur, understand these directions, follow them carefully, side effects, along with its needed effects, some unwanted effects, side effects may occur, may need medical attention, check with a physician immediately, side effects occur just after you use this medicine, shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, wheezing, hypersensitivity reactions, swelling, face, lips, eyelids, side effects occur, bruising, burning, pain while urinating, blood in urine , frequent urge to urinate, chest pain , creamy white, curd-like patches, mouth, throat and/or pain when eating, swallowing, dizziness , sense, constant movement, surroundings, general feeling, discomfort, illness, irregular, fast heartbeat, itching, rash, hives, sinus problems, stomach, abdominal pain , swelling, fingers, ankles, feet, lower legs, unusual tiredness , weakness, weight gain, bleeding from rectum, bloody stools, blurred vision , other changes in vision, diarrhea, nausea, fainting, feeling faint, fever, frequent urination, unusual thirst, growth inhibition in children, high blood pressure , increased fat deposits in face, neck, trunk, increased skin pigmentation, appetite, menstrual changes, mood, mental changes, numbness , pain, burning in chest, vomiting, additional side effects may occur if you take this medicine for a long time, side effects occur, pain in back, ribs, arms, legs, osteoporosis , side effects may go away during treatment, body adjusts to the medicine, side effects continue, bothersome, cold-like symptoms, cough, dry mouth, throat, headache, sore throat, hoarseness, voice changes, constipation, nosebleeds, trouble in sleeping, other side effects, additional information once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show, also useful for other medical problems, this use is not included in product labeling, the inhaled corticosteroids are used in certain patients with the following medical condition, croup in children, budesonide, brand names some commonly used brand names are, aerobid, aerobid-m, azmacort, beclovent, pulmicort respules, pulmicort turbuhaler, qvar, vanceril, vanceril 84 mcg double strength, beclodisk, becloforte, beclovent, beclovent rotacaps, bronalide, qvar, pulmicort nebuamp, pulmicort turbuhaler, vanceril,