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Is it bad to exercise whith a cold, esp. walking a mile in the morning? i have weight to lose and this cold is holding me back!

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WALKING AND COLDS: Walking should be fine while recovering from a cold. Bacterial infections are a different story.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/14/2015

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