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I have a cough with minor wheezing. i have a history of asthma and i know i had a cold before but now i have only the cough. do i need a inhaler?
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Maybe: If you have asthma, has your md prescribed albuterol? If so, minor use of it for the wheezing seems like a smart strategy. Feel better!
Answered 12/31/2012
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