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Originally Posted by Mr. Underbridge
I have fairly light exercise-induced asthma. Generally kicks in if I do something dumb like sprints before warming up. Generally worse in cold weather.

If yours is also worse in the cold - like many people's asthma - you might benefit from a balaclava if you're not already using one. I saw a well-done study (can't remember where or I'd cite it) that showed that it's not cold weather that inflames asthma - it's the dry air that generally associates with cold weather. Using a balaclava traps a layer of moist, warm air near your nose/mouth, which should help a lot.

Good luck!
I have it exercise induced asthma as well. It sprouted about a year ago while running in colder temperatures. I have an inhaler that works for about an hour so I don't bother with it anymore. In fact, I forget that I have it. I agree, the warmer you keep your body, the easier it will be to ride.
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