4 chronic lung conditions that can be worse in winter

Asthma symptoms are often exacerbated during the colder months (Alamy/PA) -

For individuals with chronic lung conditions, the winter season and the current cold snap poses significant challenges.

We spoke with Dr Andy Whittamore, GP and clinical lead at Asthma + Lung UK, who highlighted four chronic lung conditions that tend to worsen in winter and shared valuable advice on how to protect your lungs during this time of year.