Cold weather can make breathing more difficult and trigger flare-ups of your chest condition 13 December 2016 Cold weather at Christmas time can have a big impact on people living with a long-term chest condition. It can make breathing more difficult and trigger flare-ups of your symptoms. If you are struggling this winter, call our Advice Line Nurses on Freephone 0808 801 0899. You can also sign up for our FREE TEXT WEATHER ALERT service and our Advice Line nurses will send a text message to your mobile phone each afternoon when there is a forecast for the following day of extra cold weather, strong winds, or poor air quality in your area. www.chss.org.uk/chest