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Can Air Pollution Cause Copd To Worsen Temporarily
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I went to a baseball game last night for my grandson. I had felt good all day but after the game was sob. That lasted for an hour or so after I got home. I am fine today.....is it possible the dust in the air caused the sob? I know so little about copd

posted July 7, 2016
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Most definitely. Smog, smoke, car exhaust, scented candles, perfume, air fresheners, fumes are just a few things that affect your breathing if you have COPD, emphysema, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic Interstitial premonition, etc. There are many sites on the internet that will help educate you about COPD. The more you learn about this disease the better able you are to cope.

posted July 7, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Certainly could be the culprit. Lots of others, though. too.

posted July 7, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

i believe that air polution makes my copd worse. if we travel 100 miles north of where we live it seems im using my o2 more. i usually stay indoors as much as possible when the air quality is bad and keep windows shut also.

posted July 10, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Janice,

Everyone is affected differently, but environmental pollution is a major lung irritant. It's even worse if you suffer from allergies. Before you head out of the house, check your local air quality index and pollen count to make sure the levels aren't too high for you to go outside.

If you have to go out, even when the air quality is bad or the pollen count is high, wear a mask to reduce your exposure to the lung irritants.

Another couple factors that could have played into your SOB are the summer heat and humidity. High heat and humidity levels can make it very difficult to get a full breath, so use caution going outside when you know it's really hot and humid.

posted July 7, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you. I wear a mask during flu and cold season. Don't know why I didn't think of it for pollution...oh well, learning...thanks again.

posted July 8, 2016

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