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During the covid19 pandemic can you go back to work if you are an asthmatic?
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Depends: Some places are suggesting people with risk factors wait. Follow the advise for your region, and follow recommended protections
Answered 5/28/2020
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Maybe: How severe is your asthma and how well controlled is it? People with moderate to severe asthma (that is not well - controlled) have an increased risk of a poor outcome with COVID 19. REF: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/asthma.html
Answered 7/25/2020
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