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Take ventolin hfa for asthma. what does inhale 1 puff q4-6 hours prn wheezing mean?

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Sig: It means take 1 puff every 4 to 6 hours as needed for wheezing, (but it should be 1 to 2 puffs), .

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Answered 2/11/2019

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