Sunday, December 26, 2010

Cold related respiratory symptoms in the general population

One common question that people often ask themselves is how cold weather affects their ability to breath well particularly for those with respiratory diseases.

A recent study published in the medical journal, The Clinical Respiratory Journal [1], determined the prevalence and threshold temperature of respiratory symptoms particularly in those with respiratory diseases.

The study itself included a total of 6591 participants of each gender who ranged in age from 25 to 74 years of age.

Here's what the study authors found:
  • Asthma - patients with asthma were more likely to report cold-related respiratory symptoms
  • Chronic bronchitis - as above.
  • Temperature - the threshold temperature was -15C for males and -14C for females.
  • Effects of smoking and education were marginal
In short, the authors noted that cold weather can have an impact on the quality of life for those with respiratory illnesses.

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Reference:
  1. Harju T, Mäkinen T, Näyhä S, Laatikainen T, Jousilahti P, Hassi J. Cold-related respiratory symptoms in the general population.  Clin Respir J. 2010 Jul;4(3):176-85.

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