I'm 66 and my DLCO report showed moderate impairment. My doctor has prescribed foracort 200, twice daily. Is it possible to use Budesonide-Formoterol Inhalation Powder, specifically the Symbicort Turbuhaler 1604.5 g dose, instead of the foracort 200 inhaler?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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Continue symbicort inhaler sos for breathing difficulty.Rest continue all the medications.

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