Pain or numbness in cold weather may signal serious illness. Jan. 20, 2010— -- Hypothermia and frostbite are common hazards associated with severe cold, but while cold weather can cause ...

There is nothing like the shock when the first blast of cold hits the skin on a frigid winter day. Then the cold climbs in with an inhale of breath, sending chills down the spine. The cold air seems ...

As the crisp air of fall arrives, so does the inevitable season of sniffles, sore throats, and congestion. While ...

LEBANON, Mo. (KY3) - With the cold weather in the Ozarks, doctors are reminding people to be mindful of protecting their lungs. Diana Smith spends a lot of time outdoors, rain or shine. “Years ago, I ...

(BPT) – Did you ever wonder why it may be harder to breathe during cold and flu season? Cold air, for one thing. Cold air can irritate airways and make them narrower, increasing mucus production. What ...

Winter weather can exacerbate asthma. Cold air can trigger asthma symptoms and flare-ups, especially when there’s dryness in cold air. Inhaling cold air can irritate the airways, leading to spasms, ...

Every year, the same thing happens. Summer fades away, temperatures plummet, and suddenly everyone around you is sniffling, coughing, and calling in sick. You might blame it on bad luck or that one ...

Dear Doctors: I caught a cold and was sick for about a week. There wasn’t anything unusual about it except that now I have a dry cough that won’t go away. It gets triggered by cold air and gets worse ...

Oklahoma State physiologists may have found a common link to problems suffered by athletes, horses and cold-air workers that could lead to progress in understanding development of asthma and explain ...

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