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How soon will i start noticing improvement with my asthma after starting singulair (montelukast) ?

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Second line treatmen: Singulair (montelukast) is a second line treatment option in asthmatics. It's a leukotriene modifiers helping in exercise induced asthma. It may take week to ten days to act.

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Answered 12/13/2020

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