Advair Side Effects in Children
Advair is a prescription medication that is FDA approved to treat children 4 and older who have asthma and other severe breathing conditions. It combines a bronchodilator and a corticosteroid to help users breathe more easily by reducing airway inflammation. Advair is inhaled, and it is usually prescribed to be taken twice a day, in the morning and at night. It is a maintenance drug and should not be used to treat acute asthma attacks.
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Breathing Problems
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Advair and similar drugs have been known in very rare cases to increase the risk of asthma-related death. If your child experiences sudden wheezing or breathing problems, seek immediate medical attention after using a quick-acting inhaler to help relieve symptoms.
Cardiac Side Effects
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In rare cases, children using Advair may experience chest pain or a fast or irregular heartbeat. These are signs of a potentially serious complication and need to be reported to the child's doctor immediately.
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Neurological Side Effects
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Some kids taking Advair may get headaches or experience mild dizziness as a side effect of the medication. These effects are no cause for concern. However, the following side effects should be reported to the child's doctor immediately because they may indicate a problem has developed: blurred vision or other vision changes, behavioral changes, tingling or numbness in the hands and feet or persistent or severe headaches or dizziness.
Other Non-Serious Side Effects
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Other known side effects of Advair use in children include diarrhea, throat irritation, vomiting, mild muscle or bone pain and nervousness. None of these is a sign of a problem.
Other Serious Side Effects
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If you notice any of the following side effects in your child, report them to the doctor immediately because they may be a sign of a potentially serious complication: choking; hoarseness; severe muscle cramps; spasms or weakness; persistent bone pain; signs of an infection including a sore throat, chills or a fever; throat swelling or tightness; unusual fatigue; difficulty sleeping; white sores or patches on the tongue or roof of the mouth; and unexplained weight gain.
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