What does singulair do for asthma?
My son has asthma and the doctor recently prescribed Singulair for him. I want to understand more about this medicine, specifically what it does for asthma and how it helps.
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7 months ago
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Singulair (montelukast) works by blocking certain chemicals in your body that cause inflammation and tightening of the airways. However, since it is a prescription medication with potential side effects, you must only take it after a proper checkup and prescription from a pulmonologist.
7 months ago
I totally get it, managing asthma can be so exhausting and stressful. Singulair helps by reducing the swelling in your lungs, making it much easier to breathe daily. Please discuss it with your doctor to see if it's the right fit for your routine.
7 months ago
Haan, yeh medicine airways ki swelling kam karti hai taaki saas lene mein takleef na ho. Dust allergy aur asthma attacks ko control karne ke liye kaafi common hai. Par doctor se bina pooche bilkul mat lena, okay?
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7 months ago
Basically, it stops your lungs from acting like a drama queen when you encounter dust or cold air. My doctor put me on it so I could actually sleep at night without wheezing like an old pressure cooker. Check with your doc before starting though!
6 months ago
It helps prevent asthma attacks and allergic reactions by keeping your airways open. My doctor prescribed it to me and it really helped with my daily wheezing.