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Why is it really hard for me to breath when there's a really strong wind. i just hold my breath and it hurts when i do breath it is still cold 13-30*f?
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Many people: Have trouble breathing in the cold air and it makes their lungs hurt . That is normal. I always suggest a scarf over mouth and nose! if that does not help get checked for asthma.
Answered 3/27/2014
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Pressure: When there is a strong headwind, it creates a vacuum effect around your face. This lowers the pressure of the atmosphere around you, making it difficult to draw a breath in. To draw a breath in, the pressures within your lungs have to be lower than the atmospheric pressure and is difficult to attain in a strong wind. Breathing in cold air will sting because lungs have nerves sensitive to cold!
Answered 3/27/2014
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