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Is it ok to continue to play football if i have light asthma?
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Yes: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that in most cases can be controlled with medications. If you get your symptoms well-controlled, there is not reason you shouldn't be able to play football.
Answered 4/17/2013
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