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Dd has bronchitis and asthma. she on a steriod for cough spasms but still having many spells. she is 5. anything else can help??

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Complex: No easy answer here. Needs an evaluation to look for allergies, other lung conditions and even acid reflux disease.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/15/2015

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