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When exercising, should you breathe through your nose, mouth or a combination of both if you have asthma?

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Dr. HARRY OPSIMOS answered

Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology

Nose: In general, breathing through your nose humidifies and warms the air you inhale, making it more gentle to your airways.

Answered 12/10/2014

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Dr. Brian Bezack answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Pulmonology

Nose: The nose warms and humidifies the air we breath. Breathing cold air can trigger bronchospasm/asthma in some patients with asthma, so breathing through the nose is best to avoid the direct introduction of cold air to the lungs.

Answered 11/20/2013

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