Can Central Heating Make You Cough?

Some people start coughing when they breathe very dry, heated air. This can be caused by environmental irritation or allergies. This type of cough may be more noticeable when you first turn on your furnace in the fall, because dust and other irritants that have collected over the summer are blown into the air.

Why do I cough more in the heat?

And it is not only the physical humidity that can lead to coughing. Warm temperatures create the perfect conditions for the breeding of allergens such as dust mites, which can trigger allergy symptoms like coughing.

Can I be allergic to central heating?

The Answer is YES! Indirectly as dust is a major factor for occupants with reduced or low immune systems!! Radiators collect and recirculate dust particles via heat convection.