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What should a doctor's excuse say for someone with asthma?

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Dr. Sunil Mehra answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Honest answre: Just say pt with acute exacerbation of br asthma.

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 9/16/2013

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