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We are traveling with my asthmatic child. what if he still has an attack despite using an inhaler?

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Asthma: Does your child only use albuterol? If your child is having that many asthma 'attacks' then your child should be on 'controller/preventative' medication such as inhaled steroid or singulair (montelukast). Before you travel and if your child is needing to use albuterol more than 3 times a week, then you should see your doctor.

Answered 12/25/2013

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