I had athsma as a teenager living in Salt Lake, and used an inhaler regularly. Eventually I got used to it and would only have an attack when doing something strenuous, and didn't need to use an inhaler for years.
After moving to San Diego, I became so accustomed to the clean and thick air, that on a visit to Salt Lake, I played a couple hours of Ultimate Frisbee and had a major asthma attack, and had to use my inhaler all weekend.
Now when I exercise, I know my limits and control it. For example, I can jog for a mile and then I need to take a break and walk, not because I am physically tired so soon, but because I can feel the breathing complications coming on.
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