Weather & Asthma

[Minushabens]

Hi all

I noticed there's a poll on here about the weather & asthma, & a few of the UK groups I read are also talking a lot about it. The poll shows that most people's asthma is affected.

I live in Northern England, where the weather is notoriously variable. So, whilst we don't get extreme temperatures too often, we do get a lot of wind, rain, icy conditions, snow, then it can be mild for a few days & so on.

I find that my breathing, not great at the best of times, gets very badly affected at this time of year. Icy cold weather isn't good, but I think the fact that it can be one thing one day & another thing the next isn't good.

Repeatedly moving from damp air outside to dry air inside as well - I'm sure that can't be great for breathing.

Given most people are saying they are affected, how so & what do you do to mitigate it?

[Kitten-kat23]

I find wearing a scarf around my mouth helps, also taking my inhaler when I go out. Otherwise I have to stay inside and a constant temperature. I truly hope you find something that works for you.

[Minushabens Asthma Captain in reply to Kitten-kat23]

I know a lot of people mention scarves as I think it warms the air, but personally, I hate the feeling of having things over my mouth (I feel like I'm suffocating). I sometimes cup my hands over my mouth if it's biting cold.

[VinswaynW]

The hot, humid to cold & damp scenarios do a lot of asthmatics in Minushabens. It used to really get me down, but good nasal sprays should help catch the small air-bourne particles (mold, dust, etc) from entering your nasal passages which can trigger your asthma. Cold air going in directly to your lungs can get the breathing passages flared up also. Its a must to try and always breathe through your nose while in the cold air, dusty times of the year.