#Scarfie

Hi all,

You might have noticed the cold weather snap, we have launched our Scarfie campaign and encourage everyone to share their images on our social media channels.

You can see the tip here

youtu.be/F8RG1c4r26s(Not working as expected?)

And find out more: bit.ly/2jkyDBo

Share your tips for the cold weather on the thread,

Thanks,

Dita

[Lysistrata Administrator Community Ambassador]

I have found the scarf trick really does work, even with twitchy lungs like mine which think almost everything is out to get them. The best ones I have are a long stretchy jersey scarf and a furry infinity scarf. I thought the pollution mask would work too, but I can't breathe properly in it.

Not sure I have any helpful tips for cold weather beyond the scarf and just avoiding it where possible. Not always practical I know with work, life etc. I advise checking weather forecasts to plan ahead at least. Because it's 'natural' unlike other triggers such as pollution, I think it is easy for everyone to minimise the effect it can have on asthma and say a bit of cold air isn't harmful, but I have found it just as bad as perfume and pollution at times.

I also advise trying to keep draughts out of the house where possible (again realise this can be hard and heating costs a lot of money). However, if I am too cold at night it does affect my sleep with asthma and it took me a while to realise this, so if you keep a cool house at night from habit/preference and you don't absolutely have to, that may be worth reconsidering if you have asthma affecting you at night.