Saturday, August 11, 2012

Inhaler and Nasal Spray

Question
If a person who has ASTHMA and has to use anInhaler at least twice a
day, and these are used atSehri & Iftaar, can the Inhaler be used
whilst fasting in the case of need?
If a person suffers from Hayfever and also one uses a Nasal Spray
which is used during Sehri & Iftaar and can the Nasal Spray be used
whilst fasting in case of need?

Answer:
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Both Ashthma inhalerand nasal spray may be used at Sehri and then at Ift ā r.
As for during fast:
1. Asthma pump is specifically designed to pass the medication through
ones throat. Using theasthma inhaler during fast without any need for
it, will invalidate the fast and a Qadha along with a Kaffarah will
have to be kept for the invalidated fast. However, if the inhaler is
used in case of an asthma attack, then only a Qadha will be wajib
without kaffarah.
2. Nasal Spray is used for the inner lining ofthe nose. It is makruhto
use an inhaler during fast. If the medication from the nasal spray
passes the throat, then the fast is invalidated and a Qadha will have
to be kept alongwith a kaffarah. However, if the spray is used in case
of an attack, then only a Qadha will become wajib without kaffarah.
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And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

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