Covid and asthma therapy?

[Jolius]

Is it okay to take fostair inhaler regulary as therapy while being positive on COVID?

[Bevvy]

Haven’t heard there is an issue with Covid and asthma medications but worth checking with your pharmacist.

[Lysistrata Administrator Community Ambassador]

Please don't stop any medication without being told to, including if you have COVID. There is no evidence that inhaled steroids are bad with COVID - in fact some studies suggest they may even be helpful. Even if that weren't the case, however, you shouldn't stop your asthma meds if you have a viral infection.

COVID doesn't seem to be particularly worse for people with asthma but you still need to keep on top of your asthma treatment while you have it, just as you would if you didn't have it or you had a different illness.

[Jolius in reply to Lysistrata]

Hey, thanks for advice... I will definitely keep taking it... I didnt contact my doctor yet since it is weekend.... I am feeling very bad now... having high fever and in the morning I had pain in my chest... my peek flow is still okay ussualy it is 700 and now is 650..

[Itswonderful in reply to Jolius]

Hope you are better soon