A member asked:

When do you stop the asthma meds and go see doc?

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Dr. Brian Novick answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Don'tStop 1st See Dr: I'm not sure what you're asking...If you have asthma, take your medicine(s) regularly as prescribed by your dr. Once your symptoms are well-controlled, follow-up with your doctor to ask if you can start taking less medicine. But don't stop taking it on your own. Your symptoms could return which could be dangerous.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See doctor...: Prior to stopping any asthma meds that you have been taking chronically, you should see your doctor. If your asthma has been stable for a period of time and, depending on severity, you may be able to stop some or even all of your meds under your doctor's supervision. You should not stop them on your own as you could be risking an exacerbation. See your doctor first!

Answered 7/5/2012

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