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If asthsma do i have a weak immune system?
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The opposite: You have an overactive immune system when it comes to your lungs. In fact, some of the medicines for asthma contain steroids which weaken the immune system a bit so your symptoms improve. But it does put you at a slightly higher risk of infection.
Answered 8/9/2013
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