Much like Exercise induced asthma; cold induced asthma is the onset of symptoms and attacks due to the exposure of the bronchial tree to cold air, leading to dryness, irritation and eventually inflammation. Cold induced asthma can either manifest quickly or gradually depending on two factors:
The first factor would be the temperature and humidity of the air. Freezing cold and dry air during winter for example can bring about asthma symptoms quicker than the cold air which can be experienced during springtime or rainy seasons.
The second factor would be in the way that you breathe. Breathing through the mouth will most likely induce asthma symptoms as this will lead to faster drying up of the bronchial tree and also making it easier for a number of floating allergens to get into your system.
In fact cold air has been implicated as one of the major causes for exercise induced asthma as well. The symptoms of cold induced asthma include, wheezing, difficulty breathing, coughing, and the feeling of light-headedness. If you are included in the population of asthmatics who experience cold induced asthma, it can be very limiting for you since this type of asthma can limit the amount of activity that you can participate in.
But this does not mean you won’t be able to do something about it. Here are ac couple of tips that may help you handle your condition more:
Bring a scarf: during cold/er days it is important that you have something additional to protect your respiratory system from the cold and dry air. Bringing a scarf or a facemask along can minimize the chances of cold induced asthma from occurring.
Breathe through your nose: when undergoing strenuous activities, try to breathe through your nose as much as possible instead of your mouth. Participating in activities that require short bursts of energy instead of activities that require stamina and endurance will also lower the chances of flare-ups and attacks.
Take your medication: Asthma is very unpredictable and for some occasions the symptoms might not really be that visible at all. Knowing your particular patterns before an attack occurs will become a helpful tool in early detection and treatment.
Know when to exercise indoors: While exercising outdoors can be much more refreshing and relaxing, there are also times when you have to know when to do your activities indoors. During winter or colder seasons for example, it would be much better and safer to exercise indoors as this will prevent cold induced asthma symptoms from manifesting.
Cold induced asthma is very manageable, as long as you know how. There are other types of precautions that you can make aside from the ones mentioned here. Take time to read up on them so that you will be more prepared to deal with circumstances when they present themselves.
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Asthma Cold Induced