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Asthma and air pollution

By healthday news
February 13, 2020

Air pollution makes the air unhealthy — a particularly serious problem for people with asthma.

The American Academy of Family Physicians says you should talk with your doctor about:

-- Symptoms of exposure to air pollution, which could include chest pain and coughing.

-- Long-term medication to manage asthma.

-- Whether you are more sensitive to polluted air than the average person.