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Cause of chest-tightness and shortness of breath after taking qvar 40 mcg? just a routine asthma control regime.

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Dr. Andrew Murphy
Dr. Andrew Murphyanswered
Allergy and Immunology 31 years experience
Call Doc: Any inhalers used for asthma have the potential to cause chest symptoms. If one is experiencing side effects from a medicine then it is best to discuss this with the prescribing Doctor,
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