{"id":5419,"date":"2021-02-17T21:58:05","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T02:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/why-is-asthma-worse-during-winter\/"},"modified":"2023-05-22T06:37:37","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T10:37:37","slug":"why-is-asthma-worse-during-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/es\/blog\/why-is-asthma-worse-during-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Asthma Worse During Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Winter can be a tough time to stay healthy for a lot of reasons. Bad weather and short days mean most of us are living a more sedentary lifestyle during this time of year, reaching for comfort foods and sapping our vitamin D supply. And that\u2019s not to mention what the cold, dry days can do to your skin. For people with asthma, just breathing can be more of a challenge during the wintertime, with many reporting more frequent asthma attacks when it gets colder out. There are a couple of different reasons why asthma might pose more of a problem during this frigid time of year, and it\u2019s important to be aware of what might place you at a higher risk of respiratory issues.<\/p>\n

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Cold Air is Harder to Breathe<\/h2>\n

When air is inhaled through the nose or mouth, it gains warmth and moisture which allows it to be more easily processed by the lungs. Breathing cold air requires more energy from the body, and this process can also dry out the airways. This can cause the respiratory system to tighten, resulting in an asthma attack. Strenuous physical activity is a common contributor, and people will frequently find themselves having more difficulty breathing during outdoor winter activities such as running or shoveling the driveway. You can reduce your risk of cold-related asthma attacks by:<\/p>\n