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I have never had any respiratory issues before (also not as a child). is it possible for me to just suddenly develop asthma?
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Yes: You can develop asthma at any age. See your doctor to make sure that that is the problem, rather than something else such as pneumonia or COPD.
Answered 7/23/2014
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