For most of my life I’ve been forced to use a steroid inhaler at least once a month because of my severe asthma. I have hair on my chest but not in the nipple area. Could this be a side effect from using a steroid inhaler?

Updated 19 February 2018 under Ask Us.

Steroid inhalers are often prescribed for people like you with severe asthma. The medication is usually  taken daily with a spacer to lessen asthma symptoms such as inflammation and swelling of […]

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Asthma: General Information

Updated 11 May 2023 under Health Guides.

Asthma is a chronic condition of the lungs that affects how you feel and breathe. It’s not contagious – you can’t get asthma from someone else (like a cold), and […]

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Asthma: Diagnosis and Treatment

Updated 11 May 2023 under Health Guides.

If I think I have asthma what should I do? If you haven’t been to your health care provider yet and you think you might have asthma, call and make […]

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