If you are switching to budesonide inhalation from any other medication for this condition and suffer an injury, infection, or a severe asthma attack, take a full dose of the oral corticosteroid and call your doctor for more directions. Consult your health care professional about the risks of taking this medicine for your condition before starting on a course with this medicine. Wear a medical identification bracelet or chain that mentions the condition you have, and a card that has a list of all medications that you take and the contact information of your health care professional.