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A member asked:

Singulair (montelukast) pill ok for adult asthma?

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Dr. Lee Perry answered

Yes: Singulair (montelukast) is a good treatment option for pediatric or adult asthma.

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Answered 10/28/2018

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

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Yes: Singulair (montelukast) is often added to an exixting regimen of controller and rescue inhalers. On occasion, this may be used as monotherapy but it appears more effective when used with other drugs.

Answered 10/28/2018

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