With cold weather coming upon us (in many parts of the country), it is the time of year that adults and children are getting more colds, and this can affect peoples’ asthma. I’d like to go over a few thoughts about the effects of colds and asthma in this entry, focusing on strategies to avoid getting colds and asthma management when we catch one.
What causes colds?
Over 90% of common colds (upper respiratory infections, ‘URI’s) are caused by cold viruses. These viruses are easily...
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