"Chest Freeze "

[Redruby7777]

I can't seem to find an answer to my problem. Maybe I don't explain it right. Cold air bothers my chest. Not uncommon. I have Copd. So my Dr. says that's wat it is.. It's when the air hits my chest on the outside. That's what starts it. I can have my nose covered up. The cold air sets in my chest. No pain, no trouble breathing . Its like the cold air goes right through me. I know this is heart group. Don't think its Copd. Worried it's heart related. Anyone else have this?

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Many members have problems in cold weather because breathing cold air narrows the arteries and can trigger angina. However, what you describe does not match this. Could you be having a bronchial spasm? You mention cold air hitting your chest. This should not be the case as you should wrap up well and cover your mouth with a scarf!

[Redruby7777 in reply to MichaelJH]

Thanks for the reply. I am wrapped up. I would think if it were bronchial spasm, it would effect my breathing in some way. My breathing is fine and I have no pain. It's hard to explain. Like if you held a ice cube in your hand for a minute. How your hand would feel. Chilled to the core. Hard to explain it. Thought maybe blood vessels constricting.

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Redruby7777]

Apologies, but I am now puzzled. You say "when the air hits my chest on the outside" but also say "I am wrapped up" so I am unclear how cold air is hitting your chest.

[Redruby7777 in reply to MichaelJH]

Through my opening in coat by collar. Or sometimes through coat,I'll say like you eat or drink something ice cold quickly and the coldness stays in your chest

[Ianc2]

What you need is a good old fashioned thick woolly muffler which will warm up as you breathe into it and warm the incoming air. Lots of layers help as well, along with 'puffer' jackets.