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I'm a smoker and only 21 years of age. i had asthma when i was younger. i'm breathing slow on some days. any suggestions of medicines?

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First and: Foremost, you need to quit smoking. There are many medications available to you both to help you quit and to treat your asthma.

Answered 6/13/2013

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