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How do i best control my asthma when i get an upper respiratory infection?
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Corticosteroid: This is somewhat controversial but: Start taking or increase your inhaled corticosteroid to a high dose AT THE FIRST SIGN of a cold before it gets to the chest is your best chance of mitigating an attack. If you wait it may be too late.
Answered 2/5/2017
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