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Im asthmatic .. i have done a peak flow which is 110 and also i have tooken my regular inhalers which are ventolin and symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) and prednisolone ?

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered

Asthma red zone: If it has been an hour since you used your Ventolin, you could repeat it once, and if your PEAK does not improve into the yellow zone, I strongly urge you to go to Urgent Care or ED for assessment. I hope you breathe better soon.

Answered 8/23/2014

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A member asked:

Im asthmatic .. i have done a peak flow which is 110 and also i have tooken my regular inhalers which are ventolin and symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) and prednisolone ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarene Cress answered

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