Does your asthma get worse in winter? Here’s what you need to know
Have you noticed that the sudden drop in temperature has made your asthma symptoms worse?
It’s believed around 5.5 million people in the UK and Ireland are currently receiving treatment for asthma, and the charity Asthma UK says it’s not uncommon for asthma symptoms to get worse over the festive season.
Looking after your respiratory health is important at any time of the year – and especially so this winter, with the ongoing spread of Covid-19 to factor in too.
Why does asthma get worse in winter?