Does having the air conditioning set to 70 actually help with breathing better? My partner has severs COPD and insists that the thermostat set at 70 helps her breathe better and I just think it is in her mind. Does the air being set so low actually help breathing?
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It helps me tremendously. I freeze my husband out. But now he just uses more blankets. I have my air on 68 with a fan blowing on me and no covers.
Cool air helps me, especially at night. I need a cool room with some air movement to sleep well. If the room is warm I can''t sleep and do a lot more coughing. I do like to be warm in the body so I have lots of covers, but I need cool air for my face and breathing. My husband likes it warmer so we have thermostat battles. Last night I was restless and couldn't sleep so I got up and turned down the temp and it helped me sleep. During the day it is not as important but I really need it cool in the bedroom at night. We also have ceiling fans in the bedroom and that helps me.
well my friend i have that problem i cant be to hot temp is on around 70 and everyone else has on sweaters or they are saying i come back later lol anyway i have to have air at home and in my car
I also have the fans blowing on me too, just something about the moving air. I live on my own, so don"t have anyone else to take into consideration. You take care Cher and I hope you have an easy breathing day...
My Pulmonologist has said to keep my house cool, and use a fan if needed. I keep my set at 69* and use a fan. It really does help us breathe better.