sinus

hi dr.,

recently i went to my dr for breathing problems. after describing my symptoms he put me on antibiotics because he thought it was a sinus infection and hay fever. He also said something about Reactive Airways or something and put me on Qvar. Im used to excersising and now I havent been able to. Will this Qvar help my breathing problem? thanks

[National Jewish Health]

Reactive airways disease is a term that is often used to describe asthma.  Qvar™ Inhaler (beclomethasone dipropionate HFA) is a good medicine for treating asthma but is more effective when used with a long-acting bronchodilator medicine, such as Serevent® Diskus® (salmeterol xinafoate inhalation powder).  If after a couple of weeks of using the Qvar™ Inhaler (beclomethasone dipropionate HFA), your breathing is no better, you should ask your doctor about adding a bronchodilator to your treatment.  Also confirm with him/her that the diagnosis truly is asthma and ask what the evidence is for the diagnosis.

Your breathing problem is a treatable condition and when optimally treated, you should be able to exercise and otherwise lead a normal life.

Good luck.