question: I have along history of asthma. Initially I used to take bronchodilator like asthalin. Gradually the frequency of inhaler kept increasing and in a span of 10 years I have come to a point where even asthalin is no longer effective. I consulted a doctor some 2 years back about this development and prescribed combitide inhaler, this inhaler gave me a lot of relief and after about 6 months he reduced the dose. Now recently he has prescribed Formonide 400 and has told me that he is reducing the dose. I am still skeptical whether this is reducing the dosage or increasing it, also suggest whether the inhaler can be completely stopped in a future date? I am a little concerned about the long term use of steroids. Kindly advise.