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Can i take symbicort when i have acute bronchitis?

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Dr. Charlene Sojico answered

For acute attacks, you need your rescue inhaler eg albutetol, Proventil, Ventolin HFA. Symbicort is for maintenance therapy.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/8/2021

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