Winter Brings Increased Respiratory Vulnerability: Asthma Struggles Worsen
KATHmandu, Nepal - As the cold weather sets in, people living with chronic respiratory diseases like asthma are facing greater challenges. According to medical experts, winter conditions can exacerbate symptoms and even lead to complications.
Asthma patients worldwide are warned to be extra cautious during the colder months due to the unique combination of environmental factors that come with it. The main reason is the tightness of airways which make breathing difficult even without any attack, this worsen their condition by increasing the pressure on airway passages and reducing airflow.
"We must take necessary precautions to keep our respiratory system healthy in winters as cold air is a major asthma trigger," said Dr. [Name], a renowned asthma specialist at Kathmandu Medical College. "The constant irritation of bronchial tubes with cold, dry air makes breathing worse for many people living with asthma."
Another critical fact is that the low atmospheric oxygen levels increase sensitivity to respiratory irritants during harsh weather conditions. This can lead to serious complications like heart attacks and stroke if left untreated.
Furthermore, in cold weather, individuals are more likely to be confined indoors where they are exposed to indoor allergens such as dust mites, mold, and pet dander that aggravate their respiratory system.
"There is a delicate balance between maintaining your immune system's health during the winter and protecting it from seasonal flu," added Dr. [Name]. "Taking necessary precautions like dressing warmly, limiting exposure to cold air, using medication as prescribed, getting vaccinated, staying hydrated, etc., will go a long way in keeping your respiratory problem at bay."
Here are the expert advise on managing asthma during winter.
For proper breathing control during harsh weather conditions:
- Wear protective clothing
- Regularly check and maintain peak flow meter usage
- Keep an eye out for severe symptoms
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To protect yourself from colder conditions, adopt these healthy lifestyle habits:
- Get vaccinated regularly.
- Be extra clean in hand hygiene to reduce virus transmission risk, especially when cold and flu season reaches peak points.
- Hydrate well throughout the day with water or warm soup as cold can dry-up air passages for people living with asthma.
- Eat a magnesium-rich diet supplemented by vitamin C and vitamin D.
In this particular situation of cold climate having a well-planned medical approach is always an effective alternative to help you enjoy your daily life despite struggling from asthma.
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