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I have athsma. what are some good ways to get exercise?
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Premedicate: If exercise induces your asthma, premedicate yourself with two puffs of albuterol before working out.
Answered 3/25/2023
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Should exercise: Avoid cold air, use rescue inhalers before starting exercise, do a short warm up (about 10 min) prior to exercise, keep your rescue inhaler handy.
Answered 2/27/2014
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