always use your pre-exercise asthma inhalers (inhaled bronchodilators) before beginning exercise. perform warm-up exercises and maintain an appropriate cool-down period after exercise. if the weather is cold exercise indoors or wear a mask or scarf over your nose and mouth. if you have allergic asthma avoid exercising outdoors when pollen counts are high and when there is high air pollution. restrict exercise when you have a viral infection like a cold. exercise at a level that is appropriate for you. remember: asthma is not a reason to avoid exercise. with proper asthma diagnosis and the most effective asthma treatment you should be able to enjoy the benefits of an exercise program without experiencing asthma symptoms.
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