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Can you tell me if i have a inhaler, does that mean i have asthma?

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

Specializes in Pharmacy

Not sure: Not sure about the question. Oral inhalers are usually used in asthma or COPD. Can you be more specific about the inhaler (name please) Thank you.

Answered 5/16/2017

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Inhaler: They are prescribed to treat hyperreactive airways in cases of asthma, copd, chronic bronchitis, recovery from an acute bronchitis, etc.

Answered 8/17/2014

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