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Should Cough Syrup Be Administered If Cough Is Relieved In A Asthma Patient?

hi, my 6.5 years son had asthma attack first time...now doctor has suggested him MYTEKA , VENTOLENE SYRUP AND A COUGH SYRUP for three months... my question is that, as he is not having cough now ,,so should i stop the cough syrup and VENTOLENE or not?
Sat, 24 May 2014
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You should continue with Myteka...Ventolin and Cough syrup can be stopped if symptoms have resolved...as cough syrups and ventolin are for short term control...
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Should Cough Syrup Be Administered If Cough Is Relieved In A Asthma Patient?

You should continue with Myteka...Ventolin and Cough syrup can be stopped if symptoms have resolved...as cough syrups and ventolin are for short term control...