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Symbicort Inhaler Does It Make You Blow Up Swell
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Pronounced: (byou-DESS-oh-nide/for-MOW-ter-all)
Uses
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (such as COPD). It contains 2 medications: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting...
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