<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hi, Sir,I am vivek and I am writing from India. i just want to know about the drawbacks of using Asthalin, as I am suffering from breathing problem for the last couple of years. Actually I came to know from my friends that prolonged using of same medicine will hamper my life and there are some negative impact . So if you could suggest me some tips or other alternative medicines or treatment to survive from the current situation that would be more helpful to me. So hope you understand the situation and do the needful.  <response>: Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you should first consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Chest x ray2. PUT pulmonary function testTo rule out asthma and bronchitis. And inhaled treatment is best for asthma and bronchitis. But the Chat Doctor. Stalin is having albuterol. It is short-acting beta 2 agonists. Its Action lasts for of 2-3 hours. So short term relief is there. Newer inhaled bronchodilators like long acting beta 2 agonistLAB with inhaled corticosteroid ICS are preferred now. Their action last for 10-12 hours. So twice daily dosing is needed. They are more effective and less toxic than Stalin. So they should be started in your case. Better to consult pulmonologist and diagnose yourself first. Then start appropriate treatment.Dont worry, you will be alright. 