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I finished my medrol (methylprednisolone) 6 day pack for asthmatic bronchitis 3 days ago. i still have chest discomfort, etc. how long does it take the lungs to heal.
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Make take 1-2 weeks: You need to use your inhalor regularly,not be around smoke and get a repeat evaluation by your doctor.Hopefully you are on a controller inhalor too.You MUST use it regularly even if you have no symptoms until your doctor discontinues it.
Answered 10/4/2016
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