A 43-year-old member asked:

what to do if i have physical induced asthma, and was wondering if i should take it before swimming?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Allergy and Immunology 29 years experience

Asthma: I assume you mean exercise induced asthma. Yes you need to take your rescue inhaler 30 minutes before swimming or any physical activity.

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