How people with asthma can exercise safely in cold weather

Cold, dry air can irritate airways and trigger asthma symptoms during workouts, causing coughing, wheezing or breathlessness. Pulmonologist Dr Manas Mengar of KIMS Hospital, Thane, says exercising in winter is generally safe if asthma is well controlled and precautions are taken, such as understanding triggers, warming up properly, choosing suitable workouts and following prescribed treatment.