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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.
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