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What do you suggest if my son got prescribed albuterol and ipratropium for every 6hrsbut they both do the same thing right?
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Albutetol/ipra: albutetol is used as a bronchodilator and ipratro proud bromide is used to break down mucous and phlegm.
Answered 9/8/2018
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No: one broncho dilates the airways and one helps mucous.
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