My daughter is 12 years old. She has a mild asthama since few years and gets  a bad cough during change of season. Or some time the attack is after an infection. Since 2 days she has a severe cough after a slight nasal infection. Doctor has advised flohale and asthalin inhaler 3 times a day. My question is can she take both with a gap of 1 hour 3 times during the day as I thought they are for the same purpose. Also ithis the right medicine to take as 1 day has passed but the dry cough is severe and does not see to be releving during the night specially.
Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acute exacerbation of asthma, secondary to a respiratory tract infection. Management involves:1. A course of antibiotics to eradicate the causative organism.2. Stalin & Flo hale inhaler-provide symptomatic relief by causing bronchodilator (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)Stalin has short duration of action but provides immediate relief. Flohale has longer duration of action & maintains the airways. So, it is advisable to take Stalin first, followed by floral after 15-20 min.3. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.4. Antihistamine & anti-tussive preparations for symptomatic relief from cough.5. Maintain adequate HY Chat Doctor. 6. Also make sure that she is well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pediatrician/ Pulmonologist for proper clinical evaluation. Wishing her a good health. Take care.