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Most definitely. My wife worries when she looks at the weather forecast and sees its going to be humid
A dehumidifier does help
Thanks. That's very useful. I interesting that the humidity can be too low as too high. I'm going to get the dehumidifier at least.
Yes.
Although, we are all different and can take it more or heavier humidity than others. I worked outside as a bricklayer/stonemason for 35 years. So I have always been used to the elements. I can take the percentage into the upper 80's, but prefer it to be within a certain range [78%-40% is mine] when spending time outdoors. You have to pay attention and find those spots where it starts to get harder to breath when the air feel thicker, heavier. Make note of it, and then find when it is just so thick and heavy with moisture that you start having troubles breathing in it. Come up with your own range. But keep in mind temperature, and air quality also come in to play.
Officially; At 65% humidity it becomes heavier and harder for people with COPD. Any time above 60% it could rain. The ideal range for a person with COPD is 40%-50%.
To have a safe zone I use a humidifier during the winter, and a dehumidifier in the summer. I maintain the percentage in the home. I keep it around 50%, I prefer 55% in my house. It's how I work it and I can tell with my breathing if it is going up to hight.
Yes, high humidity can definitely make breathing harder with COPD. Most people with COPD find that humid conditions trigger symptoms or cause flare-ups, though a small number of people actually do better in humid weather — so it can vary from person to person.
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