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Was in itu with asthma but still very tired after a month why is this tiredness?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Asthma: Asthma may sometimes mask pneumonia or bronchitis. A chest xray may be helpful to rule them out. In addition if your are taking steroids and/or Codeine these drugs can mamke you tired

Answered 6/24/2014

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