Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Exercise, Cold Air and Asthma

Most people with asthma will have a worsening of their symptoms when they are exposed to cold air. The cold air does not directly cause asthma symptoms, instead the cold air triggers the body to increase blood flow to the airway. This increased blood flow can result in swelling - not a pleasant scenario for someone with asthma. When you combine the effects of cold air and intense exercise, the problem is magnitude.

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