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I was diagnosed with asthma when i get sick from a cold i am left with a bothersome cough sometimes it is uncontrollable. is this asthma as we'll?
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Yes: A simple upper respiratory viral infection can definitely trigger asthma symptoms. Might be a good idea to use your asthma inhalers for the duration of such events.
Answered 3/19/2017
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