Cold dry air can have several effects on the respiratory system, especially in individuals with chronic lung diseases. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disease characterized by repeated episodes of wheezing, coughing and breathlessness, and the global prevalence of doctor-diagnosed asthma in ...

This study investigated the relationship between high (85%) and low (19%) relative humidity (RH) and sweat rate during inactive recovery after high-intensity work in a hot environment (30 °C). Ten male subjects performed two 20-minute run trials at 68 ± 4 % of maximal oxygen consumption (V...