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A member asked:

I have lot of congestion what should i take for tht i am asthamatic n allergic to dust i am taking budamate 400 inhaler and livolin?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Congestion: If the congestion is in the ose, you need a nasal spray. If the congestion is in the chest, you inhaler dose needs to be adjusted. If there is an allergist around, consult their opinion.

Dr Chiu agreed

Answered 9/13/2013

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If not hypertensive: You could take pseudoephedrine.

Answered 9/14/2013

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