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I have seen the doctor on the 19/10 got some antibiotics and symbicort inhaler im a asthma patient still having shortness of breath ?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Adjustment/eval: A short course of oral steroids for 3 to 5 days may be indicated. Avoid smoke, allergic triggers such as dust/mold. Your infection may be viral, but if there is fever present, your PCP should evaluate. The antibiotic may not be effective or there may be a resistant organism. Screen for influenza and COVID 19.

Answered 10/21/2020

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A member asked:

I have seen the doctor on the 19/10 got some antibiotics and symbicort inhaler im a asthma patient still having shortness of breath ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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