Summertime and COPD
Do your symptoms become more severe as the temperature rises?
Misty Roussa,
The only time during the summer my symptoms are more severe, is if I spend too much time outside in the Texas heat. As long as I keep my outside time down to a bare minimum, I am good. All in all, meaning being outside in the early morning and late evening when temps are reasonable. The rest of the day is spent indoors in the A/C.,
I would not live in San Antonio if I were you. The only reason we live in Seguin is because my grandsons are here. I lived in Austin from 1987 until 2013. Loved it there for a while, but it grew too fast. My wife and I moved to San Diego for 5 years for employment (our company moved there from Austin). We moved back to Texas in 2018 because we wanted to be here for our grandkids. As far as weather, San Diego's would be perfect for COPD sufferers. Just can't afford to live there. I like Texas, just not in the summertime. Take Care and God Bless!Thanks, Dminor9.
Yes and when it’s sunny
Welcome to our COPD community. Thank you for responding to our question. Sorry that your symptoms become more severe when the temperature rises -- and when it is sunny. Do you have a plan for when this happens? Does staying inside in the AC help? Just curious. John. community moderator.
Yes. Humidity bothers me and I have hay fever.
, yes heat and humidity can make my chest feel heavy. As said early in the morning or evenings if it’s cooled down I’m out there. Also find shady areas to sit in or create those areas and enjoy yourself. Drink plenty of water. Really helps me.
