Dry throat after budesonide formoterol use may be related to failure to gargle in time and improper use.
1. Failure to gargle after inhalation device: budesonide is an inhaled glucocorticoid, formoterol is a bronchodilator, budesonide formoterol is a dry powder, failure to gargle in a timely manner after inhalation can cause dryness and hoarseness of the throat, which can lead to oral candida infection.
2. Improper use: budesonide formoterol is generally used for 1 inhalation, 2 times a day, severe patients can use 2 inhalations, 2 times a day, some patients with asthma attack symptoms are not well controlled, and even a dozen inhalations a day, resulting in glucocorticosteroid side effects increase, appearing throat dryness.
3. Side effects of budesonide formoterol: the side effects of this inhaler can be pharyngeal irritation, hoarseness, cough, allergic reactions, even if the standardized use of a small number of patients will appear dry throat.
Budesonide formoterol needs to be used in a standardized manner under the guidance of a physician, and seek medical attention in case of discomfort.