Hi, may I ask u a question..my younger brother is 9 year old n he z suffering from asthma allergy since last 3 years..but now this allergy has turned worse..he z using levolin and budecort inhaler ..but somehow his coughing is not under control and he is complaining of chest pain as well..i m from jaipur..please sugest whum should i consult?
Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. If despite using leveling and decor inhalers he is having cough, it means his asthma is not under control. Before straightway jumping to increase medications, I would like to make sure that your brother is using the inhalers with right technique. A proper co-ordination between hand & breathing is very important for right use of inhalers. If he is not using a spacer with inhaler, I would suggest using it. I put emphasis on correct technique and device so much, because without it, Chat Doctor. However, if the technique and device are correct, I would suggest adding tablet montelukast as a controller medication. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist-Immunologist in Jaipur, who may suggest him allergy testing after detailed history. Based on results of allergy tests, he may suggest specific allergen immunotherapy which works on immune system to modify the allergy response. Hope this will help you. Wish your brother the best of the health. Regards.