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A member asked:

My mom is suffering from cough/congestion. she is taking budecort + duolin nebulization twice/day. can this make the cough dry? (we expected moist)

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

MGT: Her dry cough may represent bronchospasm. Please discuss whether she needs oral steroids with your PCP.

Answered 8/26/2018

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