Re: climate changes & bronchiectasis

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I hope that this doesnt sound like a silly question, but I have always been curious about.What I am wondering about is climate changes and the effect that they seem to have on bronchiectasis. Do any of you ever notice a difference in the severity of your infections? Do you seem to get more infections when the climate is cold or rainy? The reason for my asking is that i seem to get more infections when it is cold or rainy. And it has been getting cold again and we are recieving alot of rain.

You are so correct .Climate has a VERY BIG IMPACT on our inability/abilities to breathe.

Humidity and heat are serious buggers which really cause me much distress.

Also pay attention to the ' barometric pressure " ..when the pressure RISES notice how your diaphram might feel fuller and you're having a more breathless day..notice when the pressure DROPS you have an easier breathing day.

Cold Cold blustery winds take my breath away as well..it's a good idea to wear a scarf around your mouth/nose area when exposing yourself to this climate and weather condition..

Sandie

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Now, yes the heat drains energy, and b/c of that it is when I now have worst health, BUT no more fevers, bronchitis, shivering miserable...uuugggghhhh!!!!Humidifiers are often recommended to ease breathing esp in dry climate, so why not live in one. So I guess, Sandie, I’ll take a couple of months of humidity and heat for the rest of the year around 60-70% humidity and 28C – perfect one day, paradise the next (if you’re healthy!!!),Hope this sheds some light...All the bestjoy

Perhaps we're all different in our lung disease..but for me I don't have a choice. My lungs rebel at anything over 50% humidity..couple that w/temps over 60 degrees and I can't walk 1 block.

For me, and others, the heat and humidity are killers..

Sandie

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hi nyzki,

Yes climate does affect bronch, insomuch as it affects catching infx like flu, colds, bronchitis etc which can then lead to a bronch exacerbation...

One of the med sites I just posted mentioned a mild/warm climate as best.

I grew up in midlands of UK (very cold, snow 3 mths), often wet...

Then Tasmania (very far south Australia, also cold, but drier winters). Had bronchitis 2-3 times/year, which meant half the year....

Since 1980 have lived in tropics, subtropics and a few years mild/temperate climate. Even Sydney (Aust) was too cold in winter, same thing, bronch 2-3 x winter... Miserable.

Now, yes the heat drains energy, and b/c of that it is when I now have worst health, BUT no more fevers, bronchitis, shivering miserable...uuugggghhhh!!!!

Humidifiers are often recommended to ease breathing esp in dry climate, so why not live in one. So I guess, Sandie, I’ll take a couple of months of humidity and heat for the rest of the year around 60-70% humidity and 28C – perfect one day, paradise the next (if you’re healthy!!!),

Hope this sheds some light...

All the best

joy

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, That is AWESOME! I am so glad to hear that you have found a way to keep your bronchiectasis in check. It is inspiring to hear of stories like this. Keep up the good work. I really wish you continued sucess in your regime of physical exercises, and congratulation on the weight loss. And continued good health in the future Best wishes nyzki

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I seem to get my infections in the fall months, around November when the weather changes in Florida. Eileen-FLnila wrote: I hope that this doesnt sound like a silly question, but I have always been curious about.What I am wondering about is climate changes and the effect that they seem to have on bronchiectasis. Do any of you ever notice a difference in the severity of your infections? Do you seem to get more infections when the climate is cold or

rainy? The reason for my asking is that i seem to get more infections when it is cold or rainy. And it has been getting cold again and we are recieving alot of rain.Thanks nyzki

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