Why breathing issues are common during the winter season?
Air during the winters is dry and hampers the airways, this leads to strengthening of bronchial tubes and cold weather breathing difficulty. This is season also has increasing pollution levels, fog and a sharp increase in the viral infections, all of which somehow contributes towards winter respiratory issues. Because of the above factors an increase in inflammation and mucus production, which paves way for common winter breathing problems such as wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness.
Who are more unsafe towards the problems?
- People who have respiratory problems like asthma, COPD or other lung conditions
- People with heart disease
- People who are smokers
- Senior citizens and infants
How can we do prevention against breathlessness in winter?
We need to take care of patients who have respiratory issues and their winter respiratory care to be done to stay healthy as advised by Yatharth doctors. Cover yourself and keep yourself warm particularly during early mornings and evenings. A person needs to keep himself/herself hydrated, always use the prescribed inhalers and medications, always need to avoid smoking for winter lung care. Simple breathing exercises and regular indoor movement can also help prevent winter breathlessness.
When to Consult a Doctor
If you are facing any kind of breathing difficulty in winter or the severity is high which is associated in chest pain, persistent cough, or fatigue, proper medical care is advised.
At Yatharth Hospital, experienced pulmonologists and physicians provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment to ensure safe and comfortable breathing throughout the winter season.
