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Is It Harmful To Work In An Air-conditioned Environment If I Have Asthma ?
I 21 year old male. Recently having chest pain at left and tightness at chest and throat . Chest x ray done. Doctor told it was asthma . And i have to work in air conditioned areas. Is this dangerous?
Wed, 18 Jan 2012
Hello naresh.take it easy.it is not at all dangerous.follow the instructions given by your doctor.
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There is no harm in working in AC for the asthmatic Pt as in Ac there is dry air. You
can not sit in air cooler because there is wet air which can precipitate asthma attacks.
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There is no harm in working in AC for the asthmatic Pt as in Ac there is dry air. You
can not sit in air cooler because there is wet air which can precipitate asthma attacks.
Thanks
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