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I am very slim in seeing and my height is 5.10 and i am 52 kgs and also i suffer with asthama and i also smoke and i am 17 suggest how to gain weight.
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Asthma: Smoking triggers asthma, you must stop smoking or you risk potential severe complications of asthma such as hospitalization or death. Smoking is often an appetite suppressant (can keep you from gaining weight). Please spread the word to your peers (smoking kills).
Answered 3/20/2014
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