Symbicort

[Peldypix]

Hello all!Just wondering if anyone had experienced throat problems with Symbicort,specifically a tight sensation and difficulty swallowing.

[Beth_19]

I sometimes feel like I have a lump in my throat which I can't seem to get rid, makes swallowing feel a bit comfortable, but apart from that and losing my voice if I have to take a lot in a short period of time, I don't seem to have any side effects.

[Peldypix in reply to Beth_19]

Thanks for replying... It makes me feel a bit better knowing it is not just me!

[Egret_J]

I had throat/voice issues when my dose of symbicort was increased about nine years ago. I kept losing my voice. Eventually I was switched to a different type of inhaler and the problem went away.

[Honeysuckle21 in reply to Egret_J]

I have throats issues with Symbicort, feeling like a lump is there all the time or swelling up . Also my voice goes and I get thrush too . It was worse when I was on the Symbicort 400 , dropped down to the 200 now but those issues every day . X

[Peldypix in reply to Egret_J]

Many thanks for the reply. I am going to discuss changing to another inhaler when I see the doctor.

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Hi Peldypix

We do hear about throat issues especially because it’s a dry powder and can irritate after using your inhaler – hence gargle and spit out. Here's a video about inhaler technique that might help: youtube.com/watch?v=2_6DvPw...(Not working as expected?)

Dita

[emmasue]

I keep getting hoarse with Symbicort. I do rinse out afterwards.

[Peldypix in reply to emmasue]

Yes I think rinsing is essential.Today my allergy doctor told me to rinse with warm water and soda.

[emmasue in reply to Peldypix]

That's an interesting idea. Will have to try. Is that baking soda?

[Peldypix in reply to emmasue]

Yes.She said to gargle too.

[emmasue in reply to Peldypix]

Thanks. x

[Jay0813]

I use a spacer when I take symbicort it helps with the throat problem your having!!!