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Cough/ mucus in chest. took 2 puffs albuterol inhaler and 1 mucus relief pill. afraid of mucus blocking airway. am i overreacting?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Asthma?: Have you had this problem before and were you diagnosed with asthma? If so, and it is not controlled, you should contact your doctor and start a maintenance inhaler. Albuterol is used for rescue only. You are not overreacting, better be safe and catch the problem early.

Answered 1/25/2014

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A member asked:

Cough/ mucus in chest. took 2 puffs albuterol inhaler and 1 mucus relief pill. afraid of mucus blocking airway. am i overreacting?

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