Winter brings cold weather and keeps us inside more where indoor triggers such as dust mites, pet allergens, smoke and viruses can worsen asthma symptoms. Cold, dry air speeds up moisture loss from the airways which causes airways to tighten and mucus to thicken, making breathing more difficult. As with any other time of year, it is very important to keep your asthma under control. This includes taking the proper medication regularly as prescribed, avoiding your asthma triggers, and getting medical attention when needed. It is important to remember that if asthma limits your physical activity, then it is likely that your asthma is not under control see your doctor if you have regular symptoms during or after exercising .
Cold air can trigger asthma.
Asthma shouldn t usually stop you from exercising outside in the winter. Make sure you take your daily controller medications regularly as prescribed, protect yourself from the cold, and warm up and cool down properly. If you do get asthma symptoms on exertion, stop and rest. Smoke from tobacco, fireplaces and wood stoves can trigger asthma symptoms. Gas fireplaces and stoves should be checked and serviced regularly to prevent gas leaks which can trigger asthma.