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4yr old given 4 puffs of albuterol every 6 he's in the hospital should i continue that treatment when she has the similar sickness?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Don't self medicate: Four puffs for a four year old seems a bit much. Follow your doctors instruction after your child is discharged from the hospital.

Answered 3/13/2013

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