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?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

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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