I'm a 63-year-old woman and I've been dealing with breathing problems for the past ten years. I'm currently using medications like deriphyllin 150, essiflo puff, combimist puff, asthalin inhaler, and otrivin on a daily basis. I've also got a dust mite allergy. Is it alright for me to take all of these every day?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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Continue same treatment.Also etophylline orally ,twice daily is advised to the patient.

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