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Chest tight, have asthma, taking pred and antibiotics for 3 days - is constant chest tightness since yesterday a concern or can be waited out?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Asthma: Any person with asthma who is not responding to treatment should be seen immediately by a pulmonary specialist or a pcp with extensive experience in managing such conditions. Do not wait. Go and be seen.

Dr Fowler and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 2/28/2014

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A member asked:

Chest tight, have asthma, taking pred and antibiotics for 3 days - is constant chest tightness since yesterday a concern or can be waited out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler and 6 doctors agreed

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