I'm wondering if it's safe for heart patients who don't have asthma but had bronchitis just once to use inhaled corticosteroids regularly. Could this be harmful over time? I've heard something about it possibly being connected to glaucoma, and it's got me a bit worried. What do you think?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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yes there will be sideeffects of steroids. consult a physician for use of steroids

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Yes you can take it no problem,but visit Physician for evaluation of your problem

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