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Q: can pulmicort respules be taken by 96 year old recovering from pneumonia who can't use an inhaler?

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Rick Frea, Health Pro
3/ 6/09 9:48pm

Yes.  If his or her doctor thinks an inhaled corticosteroid would be of benefit, then Pulmicort respules may be ideal.  Pulmicort respules are ideal for any person who needs inhaled corticosteroids and has difficulty with the inhaler.  Many children and elderly may benefit from pulmicort respules. 

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By wayne— Last Modified: 12/27/10, First Published: 03/06/09