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Fobumix Easyhalers provide medication for COPD and asthma in a white-ish powder form that you inhale. Simply press down on the inhaler to prepare the dose, then breathe in – you don't have to worry about timing your breath with the inhaler's activation.
This treatment includes two active ingredients that work together to help manage your symptoms. One is formoterol, which helps open your airways, making it easier to breathe and relieving your asthma symptoms. The other is budesonide, a preventative treatment that targets inflammation to reduce irritation in your airways and keep your condition under control.
You'll use Fobumix every day to help manage your asthma. However, you can also discuss with your clinician about using it for symptom relief when needed. If you're currently using both a preventer and a reliever inhaler, Fobumix might be a convenient choice as it combines both functions. But remember, only use Fobumix as both a maintenance and reliever inhaler if your clinician advises you to do so.
Fobumix Easyhalers contain two active ingredients that help manage and ease your asthma and COPD symptoms. The first is budesonide, a type of steroid known as a corticosteroid. It works by reducing swelling in your lungs and airways, which helps lessen symptoms and prevent asthma attacks.
The second is a long-acting bronchodilator known as formoterol. A bronchodilator is a medicine that helps to relax and open up your airways, making breathing easier. Since it's long-acting, its effects last for about 12 hours.
Fobumix Easyhaler comes in three different doses, depending on how severe your condition is.
For mild asthma, the smallest dose is 80 micrograms of budesonide and 4.5 micrograms of formoterol per inhalation. This dose isn't suitable if your asthma is severe or if you have COPD. The next dose up contains 160 micrograms of budesonide and 4.5 micrograms of formoterol, which is used for more serious asthma or COPD. For the most severe cases, there's a dose with 320 micrograms of budesonide and 9 micrograms of formoterol.
How often you use your inhaler each day depends on how well your condition and symptoms are managed. Typically, you'll take between one and four puffs, either once or twice daily. If you're advised to use your Fobumix Easyhaler as a reliever inhaler, you'll also use it whenever you have symptoms. Your clinician will guide you on the correct usage and timing for your inhaler.
Depending on your location, Fobumix Easyhaler might have a slightly different name. In Ireland, for instance, they're referred to as Bufomix Easyhalers. They're made by the same company and have the same active ingredients in identical dosages. Essentially, the only difference is the name.
You should start to feel your symptoms improve within a few minutes of using your inhaler. Formoterol acts quickly to relax and open up your airways, making it easier for you to breathe. Research has shown that all patients using budesonide and formoterol treatments experienced significantly better lung function just three minutes after use, compared to their starting point.
Budesonide takes a bit more time to start working because it needs to reduce the chemicals in your lungs that lead to swelling and irritation. Within three to seven days, you'll notice you're wheezing and feeling short of breath less frequently.
Always use your Fobumix Easyhaler exactly as your clinician has advised. If you forget a dose, there's no need to worry. Take it as soon as you remember, unless it's nearly time for your next dose. In that case, just skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual schedule.
You should not take two doses to compensate for a missed one, as this might raise the chance of side effects. Taking too much Fobumix can lead to tremors, a faster heart rate, or a headache.
If you accidentally press the inhaler, use it more than once, or breathe out into the mouthpiece, there's no need to worry. Just tap the mouthpiece over a table or your hand to clear out the powder, and then try again.
Yes, Fobumix Easyhaler includes budesonide, which is a corticosteroid type of steroid. Budesonide works to prevent COPD and asthma symptoms by lowering the production of chemicals that lead to inflammation. This reduces swelling and irritation in your lungs, helping to manage your condition over time.
Fobumix Easyhaler is a highly effective treatment for both COPD and asthma. A real-world study found that people who were either newly diagnosed or switched from other inhalers experienced significant improvements in lung function, condition control, and quality of life over 12 weeks. Additionally, 72% of these individuals rated the Easyhaler as 'very good', and over 90% of doctors found it 'easy to teach'.
Yes, a prescription is required for Fobumix because it's not suitable for everyone. If you have high blood pressure, heart problems, or issues with your adrenal glands or thyroid, you might need a different medication. Your doctor will consider these factors and prescribe the most appropriate treatment for you. Simply complete a consultation to begin.
Not everyone will experience them, but Fobumix Easyhaler can cause some side effects. The most serious is a potential allergic reaction, which may include swelling of your face, tongue, or throat, trouble breathing, and feeling faint. This is rare and affects up to one in a thousand people. If you notice these symptoms after using Fobumix, seek medical help straight away.
There's a very slim chance (one in 10,000) that you might suddenly experience wheezing or shortness of breath after taking your medication. If this happens, stop using the treatment straight away and get in touch with your doctor immediately, as you may need to switch to a different treatment.
The most common side effects you may notice include oral thrush, a sore throat, a headache, heart palpitations, or trembling. These are generally mild and tend to go away as your body adjusts to Fobumix. To lower the risk of developing thrush, rinse your mouth with water after each inhalation.
There are many combination inhalers used to treat asthma and COPD, such as Seretide Accuhalers and Symbicort Turbohalers. These inhalers contain either the same active ingredients as Fobumix or similar ones, like the corticosteroid fluticasone and the bronchodilator salmeterol. How you use your inhaler might differ a bit depending on the type, but they should all work in a similar way.
A real-world study involving 398 asthma patients and 563 COPD patients found that switching from a metered-dose inhaler (MDI), Turbohaler, Accuhaler, Respimat, or Breezhaler to the Fobumix Easyhaler led to a noticeable decrease in symptoms and improvements in lung function and condition management.
If you're planning to have a baby, suspect you might be pregnant, or are already pregnant or breastfeeding, it's important to talk to your clinician before using Fobumix Easyhaler. They will ensure that the benefits of the treatment are greater than any potential risks to your baby. If you become pregnant while using Fobumix Easyhaler, don't stop taking it, but contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Certainly. If you're struggling to breathe due to your COPD, you may be given Fobumix to ease your symptoms and help prevent them over time.
Fobumix isn't right for everyone, and there are a few things you should know when using it.
Here's all the official information about it. If anything isn't clear, just let our clinician know, and they can discuss it with you.
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