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  • Female
  • 24 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm dealing with asthma attacks that won't let up for the past four days and I'm having a really hard cough with phlegm. I've been using my inhaler, but it just keeps coming back. What's going on?

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Sputum for AFB ,microscopy and complete blood count is advised to the patient.

Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...

Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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