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What can you give your 8 year old child to help with his asthma?

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Dr. Lee Perry answered

See his doctor: Treatment for asthma is generally comprised of treatment with "rescue" medicines (albuterol inhaled), and controller medications (usually inhaled steroids). There are no good over the counter remedies for asthma, so i would recommend seeing your physician for further details concerning these treatment options.

Answered 6/16/2012

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