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Good day, for the last month i been having difficulties breathe especially at night. my chest becomes tight, i wheezing and cough to grasp for air. i am not sure which specialist to see. please i have to two doctors and both gave antibiotics ?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Albuterol: If you are wheezing, please ask your physician for a prescription for Albuterol. You may also need a course of steroids.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/18/2019

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A member asked:

Good day, for the last month i been having difficulties breathe especially at night. my chest becomes tight, i wheezing and cough to grasp for air. i am not sure which specialist to see. please i have to two doctors and both gave antibiotics ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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