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Question :
Posted On : 28 Jun 2026
In cases of bronchial asthma in children, how long should an asthalin inhaler be continued after relief of symptoms in mild to moderate cases?
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Expert Answer :
May stop as soon as there is no documented wheeze, usually 5-10 days.
Answer Discussion :
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Viju Nair
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Saba/asthalin to be used as reliever for a few days and prn night dose and stop. Controllers like budosenide or smart therapy is ideal. Dr vijayakrishnan Trichur Kerala
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Michelle Spencer
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jannat nawab
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twice a day for 6 months
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Shahzad Najeeb
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3 month
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Bhaskar Thakur
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till wheeze persists then stop salbutamol and continue controller (formetrol/budesonide)
5 Days ago




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