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Suggest Medication For Asthma In A Child
HI My son is 18 Months old and he is asthmatic, like his family history has strong background as well as he had shortness of bathe. This time his attack is not subsiding even after inhaling him with Ventolin as needed. please suggest me some test and medication for him
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Hi,
Treat inflammation in the airways, usually with daily medication, to prevent asthma attacks.
Use short-acting drugs to treat asthma attacks.
Avoid or minimize the effect of asthma triggers.
Maintain normal activity levels.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Monish De, Oncologist
Treat inflammation in the airways, usually with daily medication, to prevent asthma attacks.
Use short-acting drugs to treat asthma attacks.
Avoid or minimize the effect of asthma triggers.
Maintain normal activity levels.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Monish De, Oncologist
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