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People with asthma can have an increased risk of getting a chest infection and if you become ill, it can unfortunately make your asthma symptoms worse.

If you get a chest infection, there are a few important things you should do, including taking your preventer inhaler every day as prescribed and following your written asthma action plan.

For everything you need to know about chest infections and asthma, visit our website 👉 asthma.org.uk/advice/trigge...

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