10 Athletes with Asthma

Emmitt Smith

Considered by some to be one of the greatest running backs of all time, former Dallas Cowboy Emmitt Smith also had a diagnosis of asthma. Smith played for 15 seasons in the NFL, all while battling his asthma symptoms. Talk to your doctor about exercising and playing sports with asthma.

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Review Date: 
December 10, 2013

Last Updated:
July 1, 2014