Antihistamines

[Brockman911]

Hi everyone I am taking Fostair for my asthma which is very effective but also causes my voice to loose it's power I have tried all the usual things like gargling etc to no avail. So I am wondering if I took antihistamines instead would I be able to reduce the steroid in order to get my voice back has anyone tried this and do antihistamines work.

[Ergendl]

Serevent and silent reflux have made my voice go more gravelly and a lot lower. Serevent has no steroids in. I'm trying some slippery elm powder as well as omeprazole to combat the reflux, and always drinking fluids after my inhalers, plus using a spacer, to help with the Serevent.

[2greys]

I would discuss this with your GP first, I am sure that you already know that asthma can be life threatening. Antihistamines are not and cannot be a replacement for (ICS) inhaled corticosteroids.

[Pwkav1]

Hi, im on both and im ok. My voice hasnt lost power with Fostaire im on strong dose too. I do use a very large spacer to take Fostaire as can give you oral thrush, i suffered with. Now its gone. Hope this helps. Karen. Xxx

[Maximonkey]

Hi Brockman, antihistamine s are for allergies, is it allergic asthma you suffer with?? I do not think they will help get your voice back. Certain inhalers have affected my voice, go see the doc. Take care Maximonkey

[Kristicats]

Have you tried eating something straight after your inhaler. I have a small coffee biscuit after mine. It clears the throat.

[Brockman911 in reply to Kristicats]

Will try thanks