The cold temperatures and dry air of winter can make the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma worse, experts say, but that doesn't mean people who have this condition can't exercise during the winter months. According to allergist Dr. Indu Warrier, asthma prevention is the key to patients remaining active during cold weather. This includes taking prescription medications 10 to 20 minutes before exercise and using inhalers as directed.
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways within the lungs that affects over 17 million people in the United States.The lung is the... Read more »
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