Cold, dry air may irritate the airways. For people with asthma, this may trigger symptoms or flare-ups. In this video, learn tips for navigating cold, winter weather with asthma.
References
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American Lung Association. (2023). Understand your asthma medication.
Rheumatology and Allergy Institute of Connecticut, LLC. (n.d.). Winter asthma: Five ways to avoid asthma attacks during cold weather.
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