<human>: My daughter is 12 years old. She has a mild asthama since few years and gets  a bad cough during change of season. Or some time the attack is after an infection. Since 2 days she has a severe cough after a slight nasal infection. Doctor has advised flohale and asthalin inhaler 3 times a day. My question is can she take both with a gap of 1 hour 3 times during the day as I thought they are for the same purpose. Also ithis the right medicine to take as 1 day has passed but the dry cough is severe and does not see to be releving during the night specially.
<bot>: Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acute exacerbation of asthma, secondary to a respiratory tract infection. Management involves:1. A course of antibiotics to eradicate the causative organism.2. Stalin & Flo hale inhaler-provide symptomatic relief by causing bronchodilator (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)Stalin has short duration of action but provides immediate relief. Flohale has longer duration of action & maintains the airways. So, it is advisable to take Stalin first, followed by floral after 15-20 min.3. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.4. Antihistamine & anti-tussive preparations for symptomatic relief from cough.5. Maintain adequate HY Chat Doctor. 6. Also make sure that she is well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pediatrician/ Pulmonologist for proper clinical evaluation. Wishing her a good health. Take care.