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Tight chest difficulty breathing comfortably happened tonight and last night the inhaler i bought isnt working anymore feels like air cant go in?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Acute care: Please see a physician right away, your asthma exacerbation requires further care. They may prescribe a steroid medication. Please remember to take your inhalers with you, and to inquire about a spacer device.

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Answered 4/7/2018

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A member asked:

Tight chest difficulty breathing comfortably happened tonight and last night the inhaler i bought isnt working anymore feels like air cant go in?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Zimon agreed

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