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What is beclomethasone HFA?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Beclomethasone HFA is a type of medication called a corticosteroid that is used to help prevent asthma attacks. The steroid in this medication reduces inflammation in your lungs, making asthma attacks less likely. It is not used to treat asthma attacks that have already begun.

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