Find yourself wheezing or gasping for air during the rainy, colder months? The weather seems to have a significant role on those with asthma.
WebMD shares that a recent study in the Allergy journal explains how wind in thunderstorms are becoming a huge problem. The wind carries pollen grains at a ground level which tend to get into the lower part of the airway, this sends high numbers of asthma patients into attacks– causing hospital visits.
“When breathing in fast, the air they exchange doesn’t have a chance to warm up,” says David Hagaman, MD, medical director at the Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus and Allergy Program. As a result, the increased cooling of the airway triggers the airway to react by swelling.
Stay educated on what can help or worsen your asthma. Tune into your weather forecast to avoid those cold, rainy, asthma-triggering days.
Learn more about how to take care of yourself during cold weather. Find a doctor near your home who can help with your asthma or allergies.
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