Pulmicort, also known as Pulmicort resPules, is used to help people who have asthma. It is important that users understand that this is not a fast acting medication. Users should always have their fast acting inhalers near at hand.

There can be Pulmicort side effects that patients should know and understand before they begin using the Pulmicort turbuhaler. Some of the side effects include such things as chest pain or tightness, fever or chills, skin rash and itching (hives), sore mouth, difficulty breathing, wheezing, unusual swelling, coughing, hoarseness, dry mouth, headache, loss of taste, or unpleasant taste.

Users should report these to the doctor as soon as possible and then follow their doctor's orders. Some of these side effects may indicate a serious problem that the doctor needs to know about.

Your primary health care provider can explain to you the cautions of using Pulmicort and Splenda. He or she will also instruct you on the proper use of the ulmicort inhaler as well as the proper Pulmicort frequency and dosage. He or she may also want to explain to you the differences between Advair vs Pulmicort and why he or she is having you use one medication rather than the other.

You will also learn more about the Pulmicort nebulizer systems that are available and whether or not this is right for you. Your primary health care provider will need to know all of the medications that you are taking in order to avoid any Pulmicort contraindications or drug interactions. While Pulmicort complaints are modest, there have been some reported. Your primary health care provider can tell you about using Xopenex and Pulmicort together.

In general a Pulmicort 0.5 mg dose is often used, but only your primary health care provider can tell you what is right for you. It is important that you only take as much of the medication as has been ordered for you. You should not depend on this medication as a fast acting inhaler should an asthma attack occur. You must keep your fast acting inhaler with you at all times.

Your primary health care provider will explain to you the differences between Foradil and Pulmicort as well as Asmanex vs. Pulmicort. If you have any questions about these many issues you should ask before using this medication. It is important that you understand as much as possible concerning the safe use of this medication before you begin using it.