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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?
People with chronic respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (
COPD), emphysema or asthma, are 7 times more likely to die if they catch flu compared to healthy adults. People with cardiovascular problems, such as chronic heart disease or angina, or who have had a stroke, are 11 times more likely.
Some people with certain long-term health conditions may not view themselves as being at increased risk of serious illness from flu, especially if their condition is not related to the respiratory system. However, people with chronic liver disease and immunosuppression are 48 and 47 times more likely, respectively, to die from flu compared to healthy adults.