How To Take Care Of Your Heart And Lungs In Cold Weather

(SAI Bureau) Did you know that cold weather can spell trouble for your heart and lungs? Winter can affect our immune system and make us susceptible to health issues. With many of us leading sedentary lifestyles, this means that the risk of sudden heart attacks and respiratory issues increases significantly in winter. When the cold air hits, it becomes more difficult for the body to stay warm. As a result of lower body temperatures, the lungs react by shrinking down. This reduces the amount of air that you can take in each breath. Cold air also contains less moisture and as a result breathing it can dry out the airways. This can trigger an asthma attack or pneumonia.
Moreover, winter is also known to aggravate heart problems like chest pain or cardiac arrest. A lot of people will encounter various respiratory issues such as cold, cough, asthma, pneumonia and bronchitis issues during winter.When the body is cold, the blood vessels also start narrowing and the heart has to work harder to pump blood around the body. This results in increased heart rate and blood pressure ultimately leading to heart attacks.
Here are some tips that you can follow to keep these crucial organs healthy during the winter season.