I have a son who has chronic asthma, that is triggered by change in the weather, I agree with getting him to the doctor and get the proper meds. some do not realize how serious asthma is, when the oxygen or lack of it bothers interferes with his breathing then he needs to see a doctor.. my son has a breathing machine that he has to use when it gets to bad. they have some great meds out now that help with this. my sons doctor always told me when someone is suffering from asthma it is like putting a plastic bag over their head and making them breathe. please tell your other half to go to the