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I have asthma which isnt so bad but whenever i drink alcohol my chest feels heavy so my ? is can asthma have something to do with this and why and how

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Alcohol: Alcohol affects every part of the body, from brain, to liver, heart, kidneys, blood, skin, only to mention a few. Also, alcohol interferes with your asthma medications & make it difficult to control the attacks.

Answered 12/9/2013

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