I have emphysema and the winter has sure set me back. since I breath better outside than I do inside. I keep hoping there is something out there that can help.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In winters respiratory viral infections are very common due to cold weather. And the most common cause for worsening of emphysema is viral infection. So I advise you to get done Adult respiratory vaccination with pneumococcal and H.influenza to prevent future respiratory infections. You can also enroll yourself in pulmonary rehabilitation program where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercise are done. These will strengthen your lungs and improve lung functions. Regularly and timely treatment with inhalers in winters will prevent worsening of symptoms. So better to consult pulmonologist and discuss all these.