Am I in danger if I used my son's Budiair for a persistent cough?

If you have used your son's Budiair and felt relieved, it is a sign that this cough may be related to inflammation or allergy. However, it may not be safe to use medications prescribed for someone else, especially steroid medications, without consulting your doctor.

Budiair (budesonide) is a glucocorticoid medicine used mainly to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is an anti-inflammatory drug and can help relieve symptoms such as coughing when it is associated with inflammation of the airways.

Please remember that glucocorticoids used incorrectly can cause side effects such as mouth infections, throat irritation, cough, and in long-term use can affect the endocrine system. In this situation, the use of Budiair has alleviated your symptoms, but it does not diagnose or treat the underlying cause of your cough. This can delay proper diagnosis and treatment.

In such a situation, please make an appointment with a specialist, preferably a pulmonologist or allergist. Tell him about your symptoms and that you felt relief after using Budiair. This can help you make the right diagnosis.

If you are unable to consult your doctor, you can use the teleconsultation here:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja

I have attached a link to a website where you can check the availability of the drug in pharmacies in Poland and book the drug in the pharmacy of your choice: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/14068/budiair-aerozol/apteki