Hot Dry Air Increases Cough but a Nonpharmaceutical Aerosol May Help

By Debbie Bunch

September 22, 2026 | 2 min read

Many areas of the U.S. have suffered from unusually hot temperatures over the past few months. How do these high temps impact people with respiratory conditions? According to researchers from the UNC School of Medicine, when the air is both hot and dry, the airways become more sensitive, increasing…

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Debbie Bunch

Debbie Bunch has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of North Texas and lives in Dallas, Texas. She has spent many years writing for the AARC on topics ranging from clinical innovations to management. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, photography, and spending time with friends, family, and her rescue pup Juju.

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