2024-01-15 11:44:00
01:40 PM Monday, January 15, 2024
Written by: Yasmine Al-Sawy:
Some people feel short of breath in cold weather during the winter season, and they may start coughing and experiencing some other symptoms. What is the reason?
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In the following lines, Al-Consulto reviews the causes of shortness of breath in the winter and ways to get rid of it, according to WebMD.
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Why do we feel short of breath in winter?
Low weather temperatures and low humidity affect the airways, meaning that cold, dry air irritates the lungs, causing the muscles surrounding the airways to contract, which actually narrows the airways.
Narrowed airways mean there is less room for air to get in and out, and the mucus inside the bronchial tubes appears dried out, may clog the bronchial tubes, and becomes more difficult to clear.
All of this can lead to shortness of breath, sometimes a burning sensation in the chest, and the person often experiences wheezing or coughing.
How to get rid of shortness of breath in winter?
1- Breathing through the nose
Breathing through the nose is better than breathing through the mouth, because the nose is moist, and thus it goes a long way in avoiding chest tightness, shortness of breath, and bronchiolespasm caused by cold.
2- Avoid going out in very cold weather
Going out in cold weather or even exercising makes breathing more difficult, due to the increased amount of cold air we breathe compared to when we are at rest, and this causes shortness of breath and a burning sensation in the chest, and can eventually lead to coughing.
3- Cover the mouth and nose
You should wear warm clothes and cover your face in cold weather when going out in the air. It is very important to cover your mouth and nose, as this helps warm the air around the nose and also retains some moisture instead of cold, dry air.
4- Drink fluids
Drinking plenty of fluids will help the body stay hydrated, and the mucus will be thinner and less likely to stick.
It is recommended to drink hot or warm herbal tea or water with lemon and honey, which can soothe the respiratory tract and help relieve shortness of breath.
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