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.