Cold season may be particularly dangerous for children with asthma. Children are especially vulnerable to complications of asthma when they come down with upper respiratory tract infections.
Why Are Asthma Attacks More Common During Cold Season?
Researchers have long wondered why severe asthma attacks tend to peak at the same times each year. Texas investigators determined that when cold viruses are most prevalent in the population, asthma attacks worsen.
Taking Care of Children with Asthma:
Health professionals and parents will need to keep these data in mind when children with asthma start sniffling and sneezing. If asthma symptoms develop they might be treated aggressively and not get out of hand.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Feb. 8, 2016
