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One of the best ways to care for your respiratory system is good exercise. And if your asthma is well controlled, there’s no reason it should stop you from getting the blood pumping. Regular workouts ...
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From wheezing to tightness in your chest, when something sets off an asthma attack, symptoms can come on suddenly. We take a look at what’s happening in your body when you have one, what triggers it a...
