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procon

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4. My pulmonologist has the same reserved outlook.

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Thu Apr 30, 2020, 04:09 PM

Apr 2020

I have to suggest meds. He seems unconcerned, reluctant to use anything beyond his routine drugs, like one size fits all.

Very frustrating to deal with someone who doesn't take you seriously.

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I can't stand my pulmonologist. I have asthma all my life. [View all] Maraya1969 Apr 2020 OP

I hear you. Bayard Apr 2020 #1

Advair? MenloParque Apr 2020 #2

I looked up Advair and it has the same medications as Symbicort but Advair seems Maraya1969 Apr 2020 #6

I've used both. MenloParque Apr 2020 #8

Find another. MuseRider Apr 2020 #3

I have found that the more expert the doctor the more willing they are to listen to your Maraya1969 Apr 2020 #7

My pulmonologist has the same reserved outlook. procon Apr 2020 #4

It's such a PITA to break in a new doctor cyclonefence Apr 2020 #5