Symbicort is used to manage which conditions?

Symbicort is primarily used to manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This combination medication contains two active ingredients: budesonide, which is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the airways, and formoterol, a long-acting beta-agonist that helps to relax the muscles around the airways, making it easier to breathe.

In asthma, Symbicort helps to control symptoms and prevent flare-ups by reducing airway inflammation and opening the airways. For individuals with COPD, it helps manage symptoms and improves lung function over time. This dual action is critical for both conditions, as inflammation and airway constriction are central issues in asthma and COPD.

The other options—hypertension, fungal infections, and chronic pain—are not conditions that Symbicort is designed to treat. Hypertension is managed with antihypertensive medications, fungal infections require antifungal treatments, and chronic pain is often addressed through analgesics or other pain management strategies. Thus, the correct focus of Symbicort is accurately linked to asthma and COPD management.