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Why might i gag when its cold outside?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cold, dry air: A couple of possible reasons- cold, dry air increases mucus production. Mucus viscosity also increases with cold temperatures. Additionally, histamines are released if cold temperature air is breathed into the lungs.

Answered 1/21/2020

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