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Does having asthma put you at a greater risk for heart attack or stroke? particularly when exercising? thank you!

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Depends: It is risky only if there is a documented history of significant heart disease , eg, stents, angioplasty, bypass, HTN. Otherwise, asthma is not a risk factor. And exercise is recommended.

Dr Chiu and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/21/2015

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