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Can i use my nebulizer too much. i use it 4 times a day but think sometimes it does more harm than good(makes me cough alot).should i cut down ?

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Nebulizer: Make sure your nebulizer is clean and you may need to have a spirometry done to see how what your level of asthma or COPD is.

Answered 3/22/2020

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