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Does the summer heat increase your COPD symptoms?

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Misty Roussa

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How do you manage your COPD symptoms during the summer heat? Any tips for staying cool and avoiding flare-ups?

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    Staying inside where it is cooler

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      CommunityMember91f541 Member

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      heat is never the problem, humidity is a nightmare over 75%

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      drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Staying indoors where my air conditioner is. It’s a very comfortable 72 degrees in my house on humid days.

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    Staying inside where it is cooler

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      Stay indoors with air conditioning

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        Exercising and running errands early morning.nstaying in rest of day with AC on!

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