Everything you need to know about Seretide asthma inhalers

The article was professionally consulted by Dr. Nguyen Van Dinh - Head of Respiratory - Asthma - Allergy - Clinical Immunology Unit, Vinmec Times City International Hospital.

Seretide is commonly indicated in the treatment of asthma in adults and children. So what is Seretide asthma spray, how does it work?

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways, increasing airway responsiveness (constriction, edema, increased sputum secretion) causing respiratory obstruction to varying degrees. Signs of asthma include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and recurrent cough, often occurring at night and early in the morning, and may be reversible spontaneously or with medication.
For the treatment of asthma, medications are used including asthma relievers (for acute asthma attacks) and asthma prophylactics. Seretide (containing salmeterol and fluticasone propionate) is a prophylactic for asthma.

Preventive treatment offers clear benefits, helping to limit the number of asthma attacks, even the patient may not have an asthma attack at all. Without preventive treatment, each time an acute asthma attack occurs, the patient may have to stay in the hospital for treatment for a certain number of days, affecting daily life, study, and work, and at risk of complications. may be life-threatening.
With good prophylaxis, the patient will:
No longer have asthma symptoms at rest, maintain normal lung function. No more asthma symptoms when playing sports. Do not wake up from sleep, relieve cough. Control acute asthma attacks. Minimize side effects of asthma medications. Prevent and limit airway damage.

Seretide Asthma Spray contains inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long-acting bronchodilators (LABAs), which are used to prevent asthma. Seretide has demonstrated clinical effectiveness, reducing asthma mortality, reducing hospital admissions, and improving quality of life for asthmatics. Early treatment with Seretide in patients with persistent asthma with reduced lung function improves lung function and prevents irreversible airway obstruction.
However, Seretide asthma inhaler is prophylactic, so Seretide cannot be used to relieve acute asthma attacks. Using Seretide must be regular, at the correct dose as prescribed by the doctor, the inhaler technique must be correct, to promote the preventive effect of asthma.
Seretide is produced in different strengths, comes with an inhaler. Depending on the specifics of each patient, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate amount of drug and dose.
Just like any other medicine, Seretide also has some side effects. There are studies that show that long-term use of Seretide in patients with chronic bronchiectasis may increase the risk of pneumonia. Therefore, it is necessary to be very careful when using, absolutely follow the instructions of a specialist. If you experience any unwanted effects, or have a history of allergies, you should promptly notify your doctor.
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