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A member asked:

Went to er 48hrs ago. diagnosed w/bronchitis&cough induced asthma. put on nebulizer 4xday. can't get a break. why? x ray normal. what's wrong with me?

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Asthma: If the er only gave you albuterol, you may need to see a lung specialist, a pulmonologist or allergist can help you manage your asthma better.

Answered 10/4/2016

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My daughter,6 years old, has exercise induced and seasonal asthma. She has been cough so much she pukes from bronchitis. She is on proair,augmentin and orapred. We have done steam,cold air ect...nothing is stopping her cough. Anything more we can do?

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I've been sick for 2 weeks with bronchitis & today i went to my pulmonologist (i have asthma), who gave me performist & budesonide for my nebulizer in place of my advair. Is there any side effects?

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Xray- no bronchitis. chronic asthma, severe congest., still wheezy a lot, steroids & nebulizer, meds- little relief. runny nose, sinus drainage. ?

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Xray- no bronchitis. chronic asthma, severe congest., had a scratchy throat, burn in chest. steroids & nebulizer- little relief.

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Dd has bronchitis and asthma. She on a steriod for cough spasms but still having many spells. She is 5. Anything else can help??

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