Pulmicort flexhaler and Laryngitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Laryngitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Pulmicort flexhaler (budesonide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nexium, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Laryngitis when taking Pulmicort flexhaler. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,396 people who have side effects when taking Pulmicort flexhaler from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pulmicort flexhaler?

Pulmicort flexhaler has active ingredients of budesonide. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 5,527 Pulmicort flexhaler users. Check the latest studies of Pulmicort flexhaler.

What is Laryngitis?

Laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx) is found to be associated with 926 drugs and 826 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Laryngitis.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

5,396 people reported to have side effects when taking Pulmicort flexhaler.
Among them, 20 people (0.37%) have Laryngitis.

Could Pulmicort flexhaler cause Laryngitis?

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Pulmicort flexhaler when they have Laryngitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Laryngitis when taking Pulmicort flexhaler? *

female: 83.33 %
male: 16.67 %

What is the age of people who have Laryngitis when taking Pulmicort flexhaler? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pulmicort flexhaler? *

What are other side effects people have besides Laryngitis? *

Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 6 people, 30.00%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 5 people, 25.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 20.00%
Pain: 4 people, 20.00%
Pseudomonas Infection (pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, pseudomonas aeruginosa): 3 people, 15.00%
Dermatitis Contact (skin reaction (dermatitis) resulting from exposure to allergens): 3 people, 15.00%
Chronic Thyroiditis (long lasting inflammation of thyroid gland): 3 people, 15.00%
Upper-Airway Cough Syndrome: 3 people, 15.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 3 people, 15.00%
Hoarseness Or Changing Voice: 3 people, 15.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sinus Disorder (disease of sinus): 3 people, 15.00%
Immune System Disorder: 3 people, 15.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 15.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 15.00%
Sarcoidosis (an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body, but mostly the lungs and lymph glands): 1 person, 5.00%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 1 person, 5.00%
Prostatic Disorder: 1 person, 5.00%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 5.00%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 5.00%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on budesonide (the active ingredients of Pulmicort flexhaler) and Pulmicort flexhaler (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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