Anil Sharma Anil Sharma Asked 9 months ago

Is breztri for asthma?

My brother has asthma and his doctor prescribed Breztri for him. I was under the impression it was for COPD, not asthma. Can Breztri actually be used for asthma?

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Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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I think my uncle uses Breztri, but honestly, I don't think it is primarily for asthma. I remember him saying the doctor prescribed it for COPD, which is some other lung issue. Definitely don't use it without asking a doctor first.

Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Breztri is typically prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease rather than asthma. Along with your proper medical treatment, focusing on anti-inflammatory vegetarian foods and staying away from cold or allergen-inducing foods can help manage your breathing better.

Savitri Iyer Savitri Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Breztri is a very strong triple-combination inhaler and is generally approved for COPD, not as a standard treatment for asthma. Please do not start or change any inhalers on your own. It is extremely important to get your chest checked by a pulmonologist first.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I was having severe breathing issues recently and asked my doctor about Breztri. He clearly told me that Breztri is not approved for asthma control and is meant for COPD patients. He put me on a different asthma preventer inhaler instead, which has worked wonders.

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Gopal Krishnan Gopal Krishnan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My doctor told me that certain steroid-containing inhalers like Breztri, which are meant for COPD, can sometimes affect blood sugar levels if not used correctly. If you have asthma and diabetes like me, always consult your physician to get the safest inhaler option.

Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

From what I know, Breztri is for COPD and not typically for asthma. While you get your inhaler plan sorted out with your doctor, doing light aerobic exercises like 30 minutes of daily walking can really help build your lung capacity, provided your doc gives the green light.

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