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Heatwave & Breathlessness: How Summer Strains Your Lungs

Causes of breathlessness in summer: People with chronic respiratory illnesses such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are most affected in summer months (Image: Canva)

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Moneycontrol•18-03-2026, 10:17

Heatwave & Breathlessness: How Summer Strains Your Lungs

•Summer heatwaves can significantly strain lung health, leading to increased breathlessness.
•Hot air, humidity, and pollution are major factors affecting lungs in summer, making breathing difficult.
•Dehydration thickens airway mucus, hindering oxygen exchange and causing effortful breathing.
•High air pollution levels, dust, and pollen irritate lungs, triggering respiratory discomfort.
•Exercising in extreme heat puts extra demands on heart and lungs, increasing breathlessness.

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