Asthma trigger points
Cold weather triggers asthma attack in people with asthma. Bronchial tubes or airways in Asthma people become inflamed due to cold weather. This inflammation of airways leads to formation of thick mucus which further narrows the tubes and triggers asthma attack and symptoms. Cold weather irritates the airways and leads to breathing disorders. Few triggers of asthma in cold weather include
Allergens- people in cold weather stay indoors due to the cold breeze which makes them exposed to allergens like dust, mold, dander and so on which further triggers asthma. Being with pets also triggers asthma.
Environmental factors- environmental factors like weather changes, cold breeze, pollution and so on also triggers asthma attack. The cold weather at nights and early mornings make the symptoms worse and also causes asthma attack.
Physical factors- several physical factors like age, stress, anxiety, smoking exercising in the cold weather and so on also act as asthma triggers.
Respiratory infections- many respiratory infections like cold, flu, pneumonia and so on act as triggers in people with asthma. These infections narrow the bronchial tubes and leads to breathing problems.
Cold weather effects
In cold weather people with asthma fail to warm their breath before reaching lungs. When people with asthma breathe cold breeze their airways become swollen and makes it hard to breath. In cold weather many people face other infections like cold, flu and others which further causes production of thick mucus in the airways along with cold, cough, wheezing and so on. Even mild cold or other infections can also worsen the condition. In cold weather the air is also dry and leads to airway dryness which further irritates the lungs. Cold and dry air may also lead to upper respiratory infections. People should also avoid exercising in cold weather as it can lead to breathing problems. It is very important to avoid the cold weather and breeze and practice exercises in the indoors and when the weather is hot. It is important to keep your room dry and hot during night times by adjusting room temperatures. Wear warm clothing to avoid infections like cold and flu.
Especially children and elders with asthma are at an increased risk of attack during the cold weather. As asthma is a chronic disease, it should be managed with few tips and changes in life style. Triggered symptoms of asthma in cold weather can also be life threatening.
Homeopathy treatment for asthma
Homeopathy treatment for asthma works very efficiently by treating the root cause of the problem. Homeopathy treatment not just treats asthma but also aims at overall wellbeing of the individuals. Homeopathy treatment aims to eliminate common health disorders during cold weather like cold, cough, flu and so on by improving immunity. Homeopathy treatment for asthma is safe and side effects free as it uses natural remedies extracted from natural substances like plants, vegetables and other natural minerals. Homeopathy treatment varies from one person to another based on the symptoms and also based on the theory of individualization. Homeopathy reduces the severity of symptoms of asthma and also frequency of attacks.
