Reena Gupta Reena Gupta Asked 6 months ago

Does breztri cause weight gain?

My husband was prescribed Breztri for his breathing issues, and he's noticed some weight changes. He's worried it might be a side effect. Does Breztri cause weight gain?

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Girish Karnataka Girish Karnataka Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Inhalers like Breztri work directly in the lungs and rarely cause weight gain. Focus on daily deep breathing exercises like Anulom Vilom to keep your lungs strong, which will help you stay active and maintain a healthy weight naturally.

Aditi Sharma Aditi Sharma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Don't stress too much about this, yaar! Inhaled steroids in Breztri are in micro doses, so they don't cause the bloating or weight gain that oral steroid pills do. You are totally fine.

Sunita Patil Sunita Patil Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

It shouldn't cause any weight gain as it is just an inhaler. Please take care of your health and don't worry about this.

Vivek Anand Vivek Anand Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Don't go by what people say online about steroids causing weight gain. Inhaled triple therapy like Breztri has a very high safety profile. Verify any concerns directly with your prescribing physician.

Rajashree Das Rajashree Das Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

My uncle had this concern too. We made sure he had warm ginger tea daily to reduce overall body inflammation, and he didn't face any weight gain while on Breztri. Simple home habits keep the body balanced.

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Rohan Gupta Rohan Gupta Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

My father's pulmonologist explained that since Breztri is inhaled, it doesn't have the same metabolic side effects as systemic corticosteroids. So, weight gain is highly unlikely. If there is any swelling, it's best to check with your doctor.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

No need to worry, Breztri won't make you gain weight! It's just there to help your lungs breathe happy. Keep smiling and stay active!

Hari Prasad Hari Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago

It is a standard medicine for breathing, no need to overthink weight gain. Just keep doing a light 30-minute walk morning and evening to stay active and healthy.

Sr. Lincy Joseph Sr. Lincy Joseph Joined May 2026 5 months ago

As a medical professional, I can assure you that Breztri Aerosphere is an inhaled medication. Only a tiny fraction enters your bloodstream, so systemic side effects like weight gain are extremely rare. Keep taking your doses as prescribed.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My grandfather uses Breztri for his breathing issues and he hasn't gained any weight at all. It just helps him walk around without getting tired quickly.

Siddharth Kapoor Siddharth Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Unless your inhaler is making you crave mid-night biryani, it won't cause weight gain! On a serious note, Breztri has zero impact on weight, so enjoy your meals guilt-free.

Mukesh Shah Mukesh Shah Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Since it is an inhaled steroid, it doesn't affect your blood sugar or metabolism like oral steroids do. So, weight gain is not an issue with Breztri. Just maintain your regular diabetic diet and walk daily.

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