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Asthma Management:Possible Side Effects of Your Asthma MedicationsTranscriptAsthma medications – like most medications – can cause side effects.When given a prescription for a new medicine, ask what side effects might beexpected, which are uncommon, and which should be reported to your healthcareprovider. Side effects can depend on the type of medication and device used to take it.Side effects commonly associated with asthma medications are: an increased heartrate, dizziness, shakiness, feeling jittery or nervous, coughing, a sore throat, dry mouthor hoarseness, a bad taste in the mouth or thrush, which is a yeast infection in themouth. Thrush and hoarseness can be prevented by rinsing your mouth or brushingyour teeth after using inhaled steroid medications.Let your healthcare provider know about these or any other side effects youexperience. Also mention if you notice a worsening of any asthma symptoms such ascoughing, wheezing, or if your symptoms cause you to wake up at night.And tell them if you suspect you have thrush. It can be treated with an oral anti-fungalmedication. There may be a different medication you can take, or your dosage may bechanged to help reduce the side effects.Expected side effects are usually temporary. So if you experience them, don’t stoptaking your medication. An unexpected side effect might be that your asthmasymptoms worsen after taking your medication.Being aware of possible medication side effects is an important part of managing yourasthma. But if you experience any, don’t give up. Together you and your provider willfind the right medications that work for you.20% gradient meshhealthclipshealthclipshealthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_pd_10016_98_en_t00002.pdf © Milner-Fenwick, Inc.healthclips5% gradient mesh
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