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What kind of additional medicine could my doc prescribe to get control of my asthma? i take symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) 160/4.5 2x daily and ventolin as needed.

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: Sometimes, adding singulair (montelukast) can help but there are other options. I' d talk to your doc about this.

Answered 10/28/2020

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