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Medicines dornase alfaQuestion & answer

dornase alfa · Medicine question

Can it be continued during a chest infection?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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The product information states that administration can continue during a respiratory exacerbation under the treating team's direction.

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