Moving Out of State With COPD (or Not)...What is needed for your health, cost of living, weather differences, and triggers for flare-ups?... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Fire Season and COPD...The end of summer brought harsh Santa Ana weather conditions. It would be hot, dry and windy. Perfect combination for a wild fire.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Here it is ...yesterday our mailboxes are across the street walk got the mail started walking back to my house I was out of breath before I even hit my driveway so yes...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
September, a Time of Renewal...Then, on to the weather. I track this so that I can see how weather changes how I function.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Are You A Human Barometer?...During bad weather and at high altitudes the air pressure is lower, making it harder for us to breathe.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Do air purifiers help those with COPD? ...Stiolto Respimat site said: "If your house needs better ventilation and you’re not allergic to pollen, consider opening some windows when the weather is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesBreathing
Moving into Fall with COPD...Yesterday, someone posed a question asking about our favorite season. Is it spring or fall? When I responded, I went right into winter, stating that fall is a big allergy... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Removing Humidity From the Home for COPD...Air Conditioning – Whether it is a window unit or HVAC, forced air is a big help!... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Always Something to Look Forward To...Since being out in the cold weather hurts my lungs, I put up bird feeders outside my window and watch from my warm house.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What is Saharan Dust and How Can it Affect COPD?...I am a strong believer in "learning something new every day"; and I had never heard of Saharan dust until recently. A community member on Asthma.net's Facebook page shared that... By AshlenWeddington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The 4th of July...But the weather was extremely hot and extremely humid. 90-100 degrees here in the Northeast. Not as bad as Paris (115!)... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Change of Seasons With COPD...I have had frequent power outages during winter weather.... By Carol Kirker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments33 comments
Depression ...Hi, I've been in my house for a week, because of the weather (90-100) I am having a very hard time with this Copd stuff I'm on Depression meds...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesDepression
Fight the Flu: Important Flu Facts for People With COPD...Flu season is fast approaching, and it's crucial for people with COPD to know how to fight the influenza (also known as "the flu") is a serious contagious illness that... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thunderstorms and Breathing...When I was a small child, I was deathly afraid of thunderstorms. According to my late mother, at the first crack of lightning and thunder, Max, the family German Shepherd... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Looking Forward to a Brighter Future...The weather plays a major role in how COPD sufferers feel. It impacts our lives in many different ways. One most important factor is our breathing.... By Liana Collet3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Labor Day Weekend...I was determined to try to make it despite my breathing, despite the weather. And I did. My wife is patient.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Getting Ready For Fall!...The weather is much easier to manage with lower temperatures and humidity.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
There’s an App for That: My Favorite Apps for COPD...I try to keep an eye on the weather to see if it will be too humid to be out.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tidbits for COPD in Cold Weather at Home & Away...Cold weather is definitely here. With it comes a change in our own health.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
