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Old 03-19-06, 11:39 PM
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Yes ... they inflicted that test on us in my Kinesiology class. I didn't do so well at it, but here's the background ...

1) They chose a day that was +5C (40F), with a chilly wind
2) I have been diagnosed with Exercise Induced Asthma triggered by exertion in cool, damp weather conditions.

I did use one of my inhalers a couple hours before the test, but I should have brought one with me to use just before the test.

I ended up being unable to breathe - rasping and wheezing, dizzy, and turning all purple.

If I were to ever do that again, I would want to do it under somewhat warmer conditions!!
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