If you're like me, you enjoy an alcoholic beverage from time to time. Likewise, if you're like me, you've noticed your asthma sometimes worsens afterwards, particularly the next day.
I'm not talking about a hangover here. If you drink in moderation you shouldn't experience one of those. But that's beside the point.
What I'm referring to here is increased nasal stuffiness, sneezing, wheezing and chest tightness. Sometimes I find myself using my rescue inhaler more frequently.
I...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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