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How long should you not exercise after having a cold?

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No time constraint: You can exercise as soon as you feel well and up to it

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/25/2019

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