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I can't decide if it is the excessive heat or the humidity. It could have something to do with the air quality.
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Members had a lot to share about what triggers their COPD the most, with humidity, extreme heat, cold and wet weather, smoke, strong odors,... Read more
Our weather in Northern Alberta has changed today sending me into fits of coughing. Our climate today, Oct 6 is damp with rain threatening. We have still not had a heavy frost so the Swedish Aspens retain their green leaves! The Cotton Aster hedges are mostly green as well. Most of the other deciduous are already turning yellow or red. The Larch aka Tamarack are yellow too. The Staghorn Sumac have turned red.
The question now is, when to put on winter tires for the coming snow? The answer is soon I think because the warm weather is finished.
Breathe easy folks!
@A MyCOPDTeam Member I was cleaning out my kitchen pantry shelves and used white vinegar and water. I can't use commercial cleaning products because of the odors. I got the following recipes from my Pulmonary Rehab class a few years back. For a glass cleaner, mix 2 cups water, 2 Tbs white vinegar and 2 Tbs rubbing alcohol. All-Purpose cleaner: 1/2 cup white vinegar, 2 cups water and juice of one lemon DON'T use on marble or granite. Bathroom disinfectant: 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol and 20 drops tea tree oil. I like to use microfiber cleaning cloths instead of Swiffers. I dampen the cloths a wee bit and they do a nice job picking up all the dust and debris. There are so many other things that add to my sob. Its so discouraging some times...most of the time, ha. I hope these suggestions help you Kelley. Have a good evening. hugs
I live in central Texas and it gets hot (100 and up). That's not bad by itself but combine it with humidity and I understand why God created air conditioners.
Smells, changes in weather, over-doing it, anxiety and stress all affect me but not to the extent of having an exacerbation. Guess you learn to live with it by slowing your breathing and letting your lungs do their thing by exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide. Pursed lip breathing helps a lot to get rid of stale air and makes room for fresh air.
Oh my goodness @A MyCOPDTeam Member, I DO NOT want to think about snow yet even though I know it is right around the corner. Each year I dread it more, but at least I'm alive to see it, right? Think positive always.😁 Hugs, Chris 10/6/26
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