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Cold Air and Asthma

concept of cold air and asthma triggers

If you have asthma, or have a loved one with asthma, you may be curious about how changes in weather can affect asthma. Cold air may seem refreshing to some, but it is also a common trigger of asthma. This means that as the weather gets colder, your asthma could flare up! Cold Air and …

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Living with Asthma: Outdoor Activities to Enjoy in Winter

Living with asthma: outdoor activities to enjoy in winter.

Getting through the winter with asthma is never fun. The cold air, smoking fires, and an abundance of dusty holiday decorations are a constant challenge for your respiratory system to handle, even if you don’t have allergies exacerbating your asthma. Unfortunately, the holiday season can be even harder for asthmatic children. Living with asthma can …

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Kids with Asthma and Cold Weather

Kids with asthma and cold weather.

Asthma and outside air don’t often mix. It is important to always be aware of air quality and weather patterns before going outside for extended periods, especially if asthma symptoms are severe. But what about kids with asthma and cold weather? Are kids with asthma and cold weather a good mix? Is it easier to …

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Does Asthma Get Worse in Winter?

Does asthma get worse in winter.

Millions of Americans suffer from asthma, including 6.2 million children under the age of 18. Asthma can be extremely frightening for your child, so it is vital to have all of the information you need to ensure your child stays safe and healthy. Certain factors can make your child’s asthma worse, including cold weather. Depending …

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Why is Cold Air Harder to Breathe?

Woman with a cold sneezing from allergy or hay fever

Anyone who has spent prolonged periods of time outside in extremely cold weather has experienced the burning sensation in their lungs when they inhale frigid air. This is because when we take a breath, the humidity in the air must be warmed up to body temperature before reaching our lungs. In the winter time, air …

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