Q Can I use a steroid inhaler together with herbal medicine?
A They can be used together; during acute phases the inhaler is maintained while herbal medicine replenishes lung qi.
Detailed Answer
A steroid inhaler is essential for suppressing acute asthma attacks. Herbal medicine is used alongside it to strengthen lung qi and clear phlegm-fluid. Because the two work through different mechanisms, using them together is generally not a problem.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
As Korean medicine treatment progresses and attack frequency decreases, the goal is to gradually reduce how often the inhaler is used.
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