Cold weather lungs...Back aches though, even sitting down not in the wintery weather has left it aching.Can’t win can you, weather to hot or weather to cold, yep breathing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesAwarenessBreathingCoping
The Weather Outside Is Frightful for Those of Us Living With COPD...It’s late November, and we have been fortunate for the late fall weather. It hasn’t been so bad.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Warmer weather...I was diagnosed with COPD/ Emphysema last year and breathing was easier during the winter. But know I have less energy and it's harder to breathe. I'm trying to find...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 replies
Who Woke Up the Weather?...I told my husband I remembered why I said I needed to "avoid" the cold weather. He reminded me why he has always "preferred" the cold weather.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
COPD and the Weather...I grew up in a place that had pretty great weather year-round.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Spotlight on... Weather!...Whether it's the heat and humidity or wind and the cold... we hear from many COPD.net community members that weather can strongly affect their COPD....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Hot weather better...Went to Philippines 4 years ago and the high temp / high humidity seemed to make things better. The high humidity and cool temperatures with lots of rain seems to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
COPD and Severe Weather Preparedness...Examples include weather radios, flashlights, and cell phones.... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing with the hot/humid weather...What are some tips you use to deal with the Hot and Humid weather?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Maintaining COPD Control During the Winter Months...I'm talking about the common cold and flu, which are found everywhere during the cold weather months.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Which breath warmer works best?...I read one of the article about cold weather and one of the people referred breath warmers. Which kind is good for us?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 replies
Hot weather blues...I live in Florida. During the summer the humidity pretty much stays at 100% which, when stepped out into, will literally take your breath away. I am in late-stage COPD... By mamagretired1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Respiratory Warnings...No, we aren't strange or weather obsessed. We keep an eye out for weather as my husband travels periodically.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
The Heat is On: Effects of Hot Weather on COPD...Are these common reactions for COPD patients when the weather gets hot and muggy? Does indoor heat and mugginess have the same effects?... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Feedback: Managing Changing Seasons...In many ways, those months can be enjoyable - the weather quite mild.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Weather Is a-Changing...That could be a fun way to celebrate the cooler weather. A new look is always exciting.... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
As Summer Leaves and Autumn Arrives...It may be the weather changing but also my COPD becoming entangled with it all.... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Chest tightness...I am not sure if I am so anxious about my breathing in this hot weather, that I am making the top of my chest tight, it is as...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
Winter is Coming...Dressing appropriately for freezing cold weather is imperative. Dress in layers!... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Climbing stairs with copd...Was getting no exercise at all, now I'm starting to breath easier, except for 95 degree weather and high humidity outside....Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 replies