Asthma is a breathing disorder that can be triggered by several environmental factors. An asthmatic attack is short period where the person suffers from shortness of breath and is unable to breathe. Cold air and exercise are common triggers and anxiety falls in that list as well. Though exercise is the most common reason for attacks, the cold winter air does not lessen your grievances if you suffer from asthma. Weight gain can also trigger an attack.

During winter, the air causes shortness of breath due to the extreme conditions. Thus most people choose not to exercise in feat of triggering 2 aspects that can cause an attack that may be fatal. However, the winter months are also known to be months that cause weight gain and hence not exercising can cause the attacks. Being caught up in this web can be confusing and irritating. Exercise is a must to shed the extra pounds that you may gain during the winter. What you can do is exercise indoors. The thread mill comes in handy at this time. This prevents cold shafts of air entering into your lungs when you are running outdoors.

Another form of exercise for the winter is yoga; clubbed with meditative exercises, yoga helps to watch your weight as well as helps to keep your other bodily functions in place.

No matter what the weather, you can’t stay indoors for the entire season like a mol. When you venture outdoors, make sure tat you are well clad to beat the cold shafts of air. Cover your head with a cap and wear a scarf around your neck to keep it warm. Make sure that your mouth and nose are protected as well. Always keep your medication on hand and let people around you know about your medical condition and what to do in case of an emergency.

When you are going to be in the outdoors for extended periods carry along a thermos with hot tea or coffee to help to give you some warmth internally.