I've been having to take a deep breath every 10 seconds for the past week. It started after I got a viral fever, the fever's gone now but I'm still finding it really hard to breathe. What's going on? Should I be worried?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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steam inhalation 4-5 times a day

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Is there actually a long-term cure for asthma? I'm dealing with really uncomfortable chest tightness and shortness of breath. My doctor suggested using the Budetrol 200 Rotacap inhaler for a couple of months, and it helps, but if I skip it for a day or two, all my symptoms just come rushing back. It's frustrating, and I'm worried about relying on the inhaler indefinitely. What should I do? Any advice on this would be really appreciated.

Continue budetrol 200 rotacaps sos for breathing difficulty.

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