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  • 58 Years
  • 29/01/2025

My mom is 58 and shes been dealing with asthma. Lately, she's having a hard time even walking just a few steps without losing her breath and starting to pant. She says she feels chest pain every now and then too. Im really worried about her. Is there something we can do to help or treat these issues?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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yes it can be treated, start inhaler foracort twice a day

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