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42 male w/ dry cough lots of phlegm can be heard when breathing. took seretide diskus 50/250 2 puffs twice a day 1 puf wont make me better is it ok?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: You need to take the prescribed dose and have it adjusted only through your doctor.

Answered 10/30/2013

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