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| Question: | I have heard several times said that Ventolin sprays are dangerous, and people should use different things. I have used a Ventolin spray for my asthma for many years without trouble, but now I am worried. Should I stop my Ventolin? |
| Answer: | Ventolin, and other similar sprays, were introduced more than 30 years ago. Over that time they have helped millions of people around the world, and saved the lives of countless asthmatics.
Today, these medications remain the principal form of treatment for acute asthma. The side effects are minimal and rare, and they are so safe that they can be purchased from a pharmacy without a prescription, but all asthmatics should have their asthma regularly monitored by a doctor to ensure they are receiving adequate treatment.
Prevention is always better than cure, and those who have regular asthma attacks should be using other medications all the time in a dose that is sufficient to prevent their asthma.
You should not stop your Ventolin, and provided your GP checks your lungs regularly, and you follow his/her advice on further treatment, you have nothing to fear. |
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