Inhalers cause weight gain?

Do inhalers cause weight gain? Many inhalers contain a low dose of corticosteroids, however this dose is usually too low to cause any significant side effects throughout the body. Inhalers allow the medication to be delivered directly to the airways, where it acts. Most inhaled medication is not absorbed at a significant level in the rest of the body. This is unlike tablets, which need to dissolve in the body's fluids at a sufficient concentration to cause an effect in distant organs. Weight gain directly linked to inhalers would be extremely unlikely.
Most often there are other issues at play, such as deconditioning. People with chronic respiratory disease often end up being less and less active due to their symptoms. This in turn leads to muscle wasting and worse capacity to exercise. It is a vicious circle that can be hard to break. Similarly, other concurrent medical problems may contribute to weight gain.
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[@nerissajoergensen8469]

Thanks very much Dr. Stefan. More power to you! I hope your vids reach more and more people.

[@paulaldershot7991]

My doctor told me to double my inhaler use to 2 puffs morning and night I have put 1and a half stone on in a month, he didn't test my breathing before telling me to double my meds I feel so fat now, thank you for your vids they help so many of us.

[@tonypaul9541]

I am exactly the same I don't think I actually needed it in the first place

[@BigPeaceFarm]

Your videos are great. This new knowledge for me has provided encouragement and next steps. I was recently diagnosed with COPD and have a lot to learn. I never smoked. I’m a retired U.S. Army soldier.

[@livmatrix51]

Long term Symbicort use definitely is a cause of weight gain in some people.

[@leadingpreety5108]

I had weight gain 15 kg during used 2 month of in haler

[@warishaarshad3543]

Thank you Soo much doctor😊 I highly appreciate it.....

[@nemowei5553]

Thank you so much Dr. Stanel. Was very interesting. I will switch tomorrow back to Seretide. Symbicort give me stomache pain, anxiety with panic attacks.

[@SassyO100]

The dose of steroid may be low but think about the duration someone with asthma may take it for. I’m 39 years in and know my weight increased dramatically even though I trained my body.

[@JordanLoveQB10]

Does Albuterol Inhaler cause weight gain??

[@AnusAceWorld]

Thank you Doctor

[@chrisjones3901]

But inhalers are normally taken two puffs 2 times a day so that's the same as the tablets

[@Sri-tx7oq]

Please sir tell then how to lose weight because of this.

[@denisethomson7685]

You are the best doctor thus far ive ever come across.

[@Satori_69]

Thank you for this video, Dr. Stefan. My doctor prescribed Wixela for two weeks in order to control a cough that I had on and off since for about 3 month now. She told me that if my symptoms don't improve in two weeks, she will refer me to a pulmonologist. Is this a common/known approach to treatment, for just two weeks?