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What to do with asthma that does not responds to ventolin antihistamine antibiotic and steroids?

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Several options: You did not mention some of the most valuable medications used to treat asthma. Antihistamines and antibiotics are not helpful in asthma. You need controlling medications, laba, lama, ICS or a combination.

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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