I've been dealing with asthma for the past 10 years and started using a medicine called Salbair I about a year ago. I've been taking it regularly and I'm worried if that's harmful. Should I stop using it, or what should I do instead? How risky is this medicine for me?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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Patient is advised to continue same treatment.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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