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A member asked:
Got inhaler for viral bronchitis 3 weeks ago. started off w 2 puffs 4 times per day for first and deceased. should i still be using. i still cough.
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Probably Not: If you aren't wheezing nor having difficulty breathing you can probably safely stop using the inhaler at this point. But keep it handy if the symptoms flare back up.
Answered 1/23/2017
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Yes: many persons will have over reactive airways for 6=8 weeks. If still a problem then, get checked for asthma
Answered 1/24/2017
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