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I use to have asthma as a kid and i feel like its coming back but my doctor said i was okay. what precautions should i take?

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PREVENTION: Medication on hand , non expired . And avoid triggers. If very active or athletic avoid extreme weather and outdoor when quality air warning are on . If symptoms persist ask for pulmonary function test or challenge test.

Dr Mumneh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/29/2015

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