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Is there a way to find out why did the doctor prescribe my brother two inhalers for a chest infection?

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Suspect asthma?: Inhalers are not used to treat infection but for asthma or chronic obstructive lung disease. Did your brother misunderstood inflammation vs infection?

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Is there a way to find out why did the doctor prescribe my brother two inhalers for a chest infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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