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Can I take Diamox if I am having Asthma?
Hi, I'm going to Ladakh. I have mild asthma. Taking Foracort 200 inhaler right now on a daily basis. My instructor suggested that I take Diamox to avoid symptoms of AMS. Should I take it or not? Thank You!
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Yes, take it. But start taking 24hrs before you start to high altitude i.e, 4k ft snd continue for 48 hrs or more according to need of stay.
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You can take diamox. Continue inhaler also
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Yes u pls take it along with you.
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you can take it
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