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  • 52 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've been having frequent asthma attacks and it seems like my current meds, Foracort rotacaps and Levolin, aren't really doing the trick. There's no fever or sneezing, and my PFT results show moderate obstruction. I'm not a smoker either. I've already talked to a bunch of pulmonologists, but I'm still struggling. What would you recommend for better treatment?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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