According to experts at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, up to 13 percent of the American population suffers from exercise-induced asthma (EIA). For people who suffer from EIA, inhalers such as albuterol may help ease the wheezing brought on by physical activity. The experts offers tips on how to avoid EIA, as well as a list of symptoms that should be evaluated by a doctor.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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