you shouldn't avoid exercise because of exercise-induced asthma. inhaled medications taken prior to exercise can control and prevent exercise-induced asthma symptoms. the preferred medications are short-acting beta 2-agonists such as albuterol. in addition to taking asthma medicine warming up prior to exercising and cooling down afterward can help prevent an attack. for those with known allergies limit outside exercise during high pollen days when temperatures are very low or air pollution levels are high. the presence of viral infections such as colds can also increase symptoms so it's best to restrict your exercise when you're sick.
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