Most people experience shortness of breath with exercise, but how much shortness of breath is normal, and when does it become abnormal? When the shortness of breath lasts for many minutes after exercise has stopped, or is associated with wheezing, coughing or chest tightness, it could be due to exercise-induced asthma. Most asthmatics have worsening symptoms during exercise, but some people only have asthma symptoms when they exercise – not when they’re sick or when their allergies are flaring up. Could you or your child have exercise-induced asthma?

Learn more:

  • Exercise-Induced Asthma
  • Asthma Basics
  • 8 Things Every Asthmatic Should Do
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