Update on Pulmicort : From Turbuhaler to Flexhaler

The Pulmicort Flexhalers have replaced Pulmicort Turbuhaler and offer the same inhaled steroid in a device with an improved design and two dosing options (180 or 90 mcg/puff).  Pulmicort, a brand of budesonide, is the only category B (a favorable pregnancy rating) inhaled corticosteroid. It is also the only inhaled steroid that has a formulation for the nebulizer, approved for children 12 months to 8 years of age (Pulmicort Respules).

Pulmicort Flexhaler is firmly entrenched in my collection of inhaled steroids for control of mild to moderate persistent asthma. I also use other brands of inhaled steroids which offer different advantages in asthma care.

All brands of inhaled corticosteroids including Pulmicort Flexhalers are prescription only, and should be used under the guidance of a physician.

What do you think about Pulmicort Flexhaler?