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A member asked:

Got pneumonia, and was prescribed albuterol viles to use in a nebulizer. it expired a couple days ago. is it still usable?

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Yes : Yes it is good for at least another week.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/26/2013

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