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Distance runner. went for long run this afternoon (6pm), still coughing 4 hours later. took albuterol before the run and 3 puffs in the 4 hours after.

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Cough/asthma: I would talk to your doctor. Maybe you are coming down with a cold. If you normally run this amount and are having an issue, something is off.

Answered 9/10/2013

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