My son had a Asthma attack and we took him to hosptial. He was given Pulmicort through Nebulizer. I came to know that Pulmicort has steriod content. This is the first time we have given him a steroid content medicine. I would like to know whether we will have to continue with this medication in future if there is an attack.
Hi, thanks for asking in Chat Doctor. Inhaled steroids suppress bronchial inflammation. When given as inhaled preparations, steroids afford more symptomatic relief and less side effects. Steroids reduce the inflammation thereby reducing mucosal edema (swelling).  Although, not a bronchodilator (dilatation of air way) steroids provide sustained relief.  Only when given as oral preparations (in the form of tablet) for a long period of time the steroids result in many side effects. As an anti-inflammatory, they are highly useful in asthma that too when given as nebulizer. Pulmicort nebulizer contains the steroid Budesonide. It exerts its action mainly in the air way. It is minimally absorbed and so results in less side effects. Furthermore, it results in few side effects like nasal irritation, itching, sneezing and throat Chat Doctor.  Furthermore, it can also be taken as a prophylactic (preventive