I am an asthmatic and have been all my life, I have had various treatments including Ventolin over the last 45 years. My asthma has seemingly gotten worse over the last 2 years and my Ventolin ceased in exchange for Symbicort. My question is, I have witnessed an orange coloured discharge on my pillow when I wake in the morning. I do not have any particilar ailments at present and wonder what this discharge is, could it be the Symbicort or possible infection?  I am fortunate in that I do not panic nor rush off to the Doctor but I am concerned. I do have very dry eyes often and the Gp presciribed creams etc but I have found cleansing with Optrex to be more effective (I am aware
Inhaled steroids may increase chance of developing Pneumonia. Change in color of mucus should be reported to your doctor. Till then, pl see that in India we give to our own such patients, a herbal combination called Bachaturbha Chat Doctor.  It eases such conditions. It does not interact with other medicines. However, turmeric powder alone or with Bachaturbha