Suresh Yadav Suresh Yadav Asked 10 months ago

Is there pills for asthma?

My son has really bad asthma sometimes, and his inhaler helps, but I'm worried about long-term solutions. Are there pills for asthma that can control it better, or is it mostly inhalers?

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, there are tablets like montelukast that doctors prescribe for asthma. But along with pills, keeping your house dust-free and doing regular health checkups is very important, just like I do for my blood pressure.

Preeti Nair Preeti Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I was just diagnosed with mild asthma and the doctor suggested an inhaler, but I am a bit scared to use it. Are daily pills also effective, or do we absolutely have to use inhalers? Please share your experience.

Amit Shah Amit Shah Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

I used to feel so embarrassed carrying an inhaler around and kept asking my doctor for pills instead. But I realized that inhalers actually work directly on the lungs with fewer side effects. It takes time to accept it, but you are not alone in this struggle.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yeah bro, there are daily pills, but they are usually given along with inhalers, not as a replacement. Inhalers are actually way faster when you are struggling to breathe. Better ask your doc for the right combo.

Rita D'Souza Rita D'Souza Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Please don't try to rely only on over-the-counter pills for asthma. I did that once and ended up with a severe attack that landed me in the hospital. You need a proper assessment and a customized prescription from a pulmonologist.

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Rajesh Sen Rajesh Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, oral pills are available and they are often cheaper than daily steroid inhalers. However, you should factor in the cost of initial lung function tests (Spirometry) first to get the exact diagnosis before buying any long-term medicines.

Vikas Sharma Vikas Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan, asthma ke liye tablets aati hain jo airways ko relax karti hain. Par sabse best toh inhalers hi hote hain emergency mein, na? Apne doctor se consult karke hi proper medicine decide karna.

Nisha Roy Nisha Roy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, taking daily inhalers can feel like a big hassle and you'd prefer just taking a quick pill. There are oral medications available, but please talk to your doctor so they can give you the safest option for your lungs.

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