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Should i avoid prednisone for asthma when allergies cause coughing fits, wheezing, mucus wakes me up choking? asthma not responding well to inhalers.
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Asthma: Obviously your asthma is not well controlled. If you have not done so already, you should consult an allergist to control your allergies and asthma better. There are more options for severe asthmatic if the inhalers do not suffice to control the asthma.
Answered 9/20/2013
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