It is a chronic disorder affecting the lungs. The passage to the air flow is narrowed.

It causes difficulty in breathing. The asthma gets worse in winter.

Asthma is an episodic disease. The asthma attacks or flare-ups are caused due to several triggers.

It includes –

• Allergies

• Environmental triggers

• Infections

• Cold weather

Why Do Asthma Attacks Increase in Winter?

The Cold/Dry Air –

The cool air leads to constriction of the bronchial muscles.

It narrows and tightens the airway passage.

It leads to dryness in the airways. It increases inflammation /irritation.

The body produces more mucus. It releases histamine.

The histamine triggers an allergic flare.

The Increase in Infections –

The winter leads to an increase in flu and other infections.

The infection leads to spasm, inflammation that blocks the air passage.

The Indoor Heating System –

The reduced ventilation causes the accumulation of dust and other pollutants.

The heating system circulates dust indoors.

The excessive heat dries out the internal mucosal layer.

The Outdoor Exercise –

The cold temperatures lead to bronchospasm.

The lungs need to breathe faster. It causes the lungs to work harder.

The exercise and the cold temperatures cause strain on the lungs.

Winter Smog –

The dense smog traps the air pollutants.

The heavy smog settles near the ground.

How to Prevent an Asthma Attack in Winter?

Warm conditions in cold weather can reduce asthma triggers.

• Cover the mouth and nose with a scarf.

• Use a humidifier.

• Maintain hydration.

• Do indoor physical exercise.

• Outdoor exercise can be done during warm hours.

• Maintain effective hygiene.

• Regularly clean the indoor areas.

• Remove dust and other pollutants.

• Use proactive measures to prevent infections.

• Strictly adhere to the treatment.

The Common Medicines Used in Asthma

Quick Relief Medicines –

These are taken to instantly relieve the asthma attack.

It relaxes the bronchial muscles.

It includes –

• Ipratropium

• Abuterol

• Levalbuterol

The oral corticosteroids for a severe asthma attack include –

• Prednisolone

• Methylprednisolone

Anti-allergy Medicines – These are used to control the allergic flare. It includes –

• Anti-histamines

• Decongestants

• Nasal corticosteroids.

• immunotherapy tablets

Long-term Medicines

Corticosteroids –

These are inhaled. It clears the airway passage. It reduces the –

• Inflammation

• Swelling

• Stiffness

• Mucus formations

The commonly used drugs –

• Fluticasone

• Budesonide

• Beclomethasone

Leukotriene Blockers –

These block the inflammatory mediators. They block leukotriene action.

It reduces allergic symptoms. It reduces constriction.

It is widely used in exercise-induced asthma.

The commonly used drugs include-

• Montelukast

• Zafirlukast

• Zileuton

Long-acting Beta Agonist –

These are bronchodilators.

They relax the bronchial muscles.

They relive the symptoms of sneezing, cough, etc.

It includes drugs –

Salmeterol, formoterol

Long-acting Muscarinic Agonist –

It inhibits acetylcholine action.

It reduces Broncho-constriction.

The drugs include –

• Tiotropium

• Glycopyrronium

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