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I have always had asthma and take medications to manage my condition. what can i do to reduce my dependence on medication?
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Asthma triggers: Some with asthma will need to use medications for life, but the regimen can be minimized by controlling asthma triggers. Common triggers include, allergies, weather/humidity changes, chemical / fragrance exposure, exercise, smoke, acid reflux, medications, food additives, infections, sleep apnea and more. It would be wise to review your regimen every 3-6 months with your doctor to minimize Rx
Answered 5/9/2015
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