Sufferers of mild asthma will now have access to a popular inhaler at a much cheaper price with the listing of Symbicort on the Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme. www.7NEWS.com.au #auspol #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney

Many asthmatics can breathe a little easier tonight with news a popular inhaler is now much cheaper. In what's been described as the biggest change to asthma management in 30 years, Symbicort has been included on the PBS for 'mild' sufferers. www.7NEWS.com.au #Asthma #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney

Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) is a combination of a steroid and a long-acting bronchodilator used to prevent bronchospasm in people with (asthma) or (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease )(COPD). most Common side effects of Symbicort include: • throat irritation Rinse the mouth with water and spit the water out after each dose of SYMBICORT. (Do not swallow the water). This will help to lessen the chance of getting a fungus infection (thrush) in the mouth and throat. ع