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A member asked:
Should i take a steriod? a doctor prescribed me a inhaled one and an oral one and to take the inhaled one first but it isn't helping so should i switc
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Follow up/Mgt: From your description of having both prescriptions, the next step would be to take oral steroids during an asthma flare up. Albuterol is used for quick response to symptoms such as wheezing and cough. Please follow up though if you are having trouble breathing. A virtual appt is also available online.
Answered 2/18/2015
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