It is highly unlikely that your Forcort inhaler (budesonide/formoterol) is causing this, as very little medicine enters your bloodstream. Montair (montelukast) can rarely cause hair loss as a side effect, but it is uncommon. Often, hair loss in women around age 40 is linked to other factors like stress, thyroid function, iron levels, or hormonal shifts. I gently recommend discussing this with your doctor to check your blood work before making any changes to your essential asthma medications.

Since your sneezing, itchy nose, and cough did not improve with Montair-LC or the antibiotic amoxicillin-clavulanate, your symptoms may be due to an environmental allergy or an asthma flare-up rather than a bacterial infection. The occasional trouble breathing is particularly important to address. I highly recommend consulting your doctor or a pulmonologist. They can listen to your lungs and safely adjust your treatment, possibly recommending an inhaler. Please seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe breathing difficulties.

While Ascoril, Montair Kid (montelukast), and Vistaclav (amoxicillin-clavulanate) are effective for acute symptoms, giving an antibiotic like Vistaclav every month is not advisable, especially since his chest X-ray is normal. Recurring monthly coughs are often due to allergies or reactive airway disease rather than recurrent bacterial infections. I highly recommend consulting a pediatrician or pediatric pulmonologist to identify the underlying cause. They can suggest a safe, preventive management plan to keep him comfortable without unnecessary antibiotic use.

Yes, a chest X-ray and a sputum AFB test are indeed very appropriate and logical next steps. Since your symptoms have persisted despite taking amoxicillin-clavulanate and other supportive medications, these tests will help evaluate your lungs and rule out any lingering infections. It is a very proactive and safe approach to finding the right treatment. Please consult your doctor to arrange these tests so we can get you some relief soon.

Montair (montelukast) 4mg is commonly prescribed for children his age to manage allergies and airway symptoms. While it is generally safe when prescribed, it is important to consult his pediatrician before continuing or extending the treatment for another 15 days. Montair is usually well-tolerated, but some children may experience mild side effects like headaches, stomach upset, or rarely, mild changes in sleep or mood. Having his doctor evaluate his chest will ensure he gets the most accurate and safe treatment.

A three-month course of Montair (montelukast) is a very common and generally safe treatment to help manage nocturnal coughs and nasal irritation. While montelukast is highly effective at controlling these symptoms and helping her rest easier, it is not a permanent cure for pediatric allergies, as allergies are typically managed rather than cured. Please monitor her for any rare but important changes in mood or behavior, and keep in close contact with her pediatrician to ensure she continues to thrive.