Cold air can irritate the airways that carry air into the lungs, potentially causing symptoms like coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing.

Madison, Wis. — Breathing in cold air carries health risks, but it's unlikely to be from pollution, according to University of Wisconsin Space Science and Engineering Center Director Brad Pierce.

There is nothing like the shock when the first blast of cold hits the skin on a frigid winter day. Then the cold climbs in with an inhale of breath, sending chills down the spine. The cold air seems ...

Acute bronchitis, commonly known as a chest cold, is a respiratory illness that can affect anyone, but it can be particularly ...

Pain or numbness in cold weather may signal serious illness. Jan. 20, 2010— -- Hypothermia and frostbite are common hazards associated with severe cold, but while cold weather can cause ...