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This. As a fellow asthmatic I'd say that your cardiovascular fitness is going to be much more of a deciding factor than your gearing. It's worth a chat with her GP or asthma nurse if her practice has one, as they can check your lung capacity and make sure she's controlling her symptoms properly. Then it's just a case of riding as much as possible so your lungs get stronger.
That and knowing your triggers - for me it's cold air, strong winds and climbing but for some people it's warm or humid conditions or pollen. So be prepared and listen to what your body's telling you.