I've been dealing with asthma for the past 10 years and started using a medicine called Salbair I about a year ago. I've been taking it regularly and I'm worried if that's harmful. Should I stop using it, or what should I do instead? How risky is this medicine for me?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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Patient is advised to continue same treatment.

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Yes, Budecort (budesonide) and Duolin (ipratropium bromide and salbutamol) can be mixed together for nebulization, as they are commonly used in combination to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma

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