<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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. Asthalin & Flohale inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)Asthalin has short duration of action but provides immediate relief.Flohale has longer duration of action & maintains the airways.So, it is advisable to take asthalin first, followed by flohale 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 hydration & a healthy balance diet.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. </s>