I'm experiencing some chest heaviness and having trouble breathing. I already have asthma and usually use Rotacaps and Montair LC to manage it, but they don't seem to be helping right now. Could you suggest what I should do next?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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Salbutamol inhaler and budesonide 200 sos is advised for breathing difficulty.

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