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Precautions to be Exercised While Using Steroid Inhalers-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using steroid inhalers as follows: Individuals with history of immunosuppression or taking any immunosuppressant medications, such as, individuals with autoimmune disorders, must be cautious regarding using steroid inhalers. These individuals are at increased risk for opportunistic bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Individuals taking other steroid medications, such as, Prednisone or Cortisol, for other health issues can be at significant risk for osteoporosis, if they are concurrently [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Steroid Inhalers-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using steroid inhalers as follows: Gargle and rinse the mouth with water after every dose of steroid inhalation. Spit out this water after rinsing and do not swallow. This helps prevent opportunistic candida infection in the oral cavity. Diabetics using steroid inhalations should keep a close watch on everyday blood sugar readings. Poor blood sugar control can result from steroid use and should be reported to [...]

Contraindications for Using Steroid Inhalers-3

Patient was educated on contraindications for using steroid inhalers as follows: Hypokalemia Steroid inhalers should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of arrhythmias and reduced serum potassium levels. Chronic use of steroid inhalers in such individuals can result in further drop in serum potassium levels that can precipitate life-threatening arrhythmias. A close watch for irregular heartbeat, palpitations, dizziness, tingling, and muscle cramps must be maintained in individuals using steroid inhalations [...]

Contraindications for Using Steroid Inhalers-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using steroid inhalers as follows: Opportunistic infection Steroid inhalers should be used cautiously in individuals with history of opportunistic infections, as it can result in flaring up of infections, such as, candida, secondary bacterial and viral infections. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of opportunistic infections and safety with the use of these inhalers. Carefully watch for any throat irritation, undiagnosed productive cough, fever, stomach upset, white patches [...]

Contraindications for Using Steroid Inhalers-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using steroid inhalers as follows: Hypertension Steroid inhalers should be used cautiously in hypertensive patient, as steroid inhalers can result in retention of sodium and water, which contributes towards elevated blood pressures. Maintain a log of everyday blood pressure readings and report any gross elevations in the readings to your physician. Congestive heart failure Steroid inhalers should be used cautiously in individuals with congestive heart failure, as they can [...]