A parent whose two school-age children have asthma asks the nurse what sports,if any,they can participate in.What sport should the nurse recommend?
A) Soccer
B) Running
C) Swimming
D) Basketball

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Swimming is well tolerated in children with asthma because they are breathing air fully saturated with moisture and because of the type of breathing required in the water.Exercise-induced bronchospasm is more common in sports that involve endurance such as soccer,running,and basketball.Prophylaxis with medications may be necessary.

A Parent Whose Two School-Age Children Have Asthma Asks the Nurse