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Prescribed steroid & antibiotic for asthma and/or bronchitis. took antibiotic by mistake, i wanted steroid first. not helping. do i need to finish it?
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No: Antibiotic is not usually indicated for asthma. In the case of asthma exacerbation , oral steroid is often needed. I note that you have not been on any asthma controller drug such as inhaled steroid nor does your record show having a rescue inhaler for asthma. I think you should consult an allergist to get your asthma better managed.
Answered 9/30/2015
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