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How to taper ?

2017-06-16 14:27:37
Dr Pathak, 64yrs, an ophthalmologist practicing in dehradun, has been suffering from chronic bronchial asthma since last 20 years(occasional acute excerbations) Takes fluticasone+salmetrol 100+50microgm per day  and salbutamol during acute exacerbation.
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No need of tappering you please continue to use inhalors.

Answered2017-06-16 16:49:23

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