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Is it ok to run or do yoga when i have a cold? will it effect my recovery time?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Yes. - no: Yes EXERCIZE:If you get tired- rest. If it hurts unusually - stop. No-The cold will run its course!

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 6/12/2014

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