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2017-07-05 08:43:10
Hello My mother has respiratory problem last 5 years and every six months I have to admited her doctor recommend bipap and oxygen machine at home still she has same problem branchosit last 5 years 9 time she admited please suggest what to do
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Patients with chronic bronchitis with recurrent exacerbations benefit by long-term bronchodilators and mucolytics on a daily basis. Avoiding cold and dust are important. The need for repeated hospitalisations can be thus reduced.

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