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jeana45051
jeana45051

Hi, I live in Montana and wonder if the heat and humidity bothers others? I noticed the air conditioner seems to make me have more trouble breathing.

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  • jude65855
    jude65855 jeana45051

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    If it's not one thing it's another in my experience:  in these mountains in winter (now) I have trouble with cold air early in the morning & after sunset constricting my breathing:  in the summer it's smoke from bushfires or burnoffs intended to reduce fuel ahead of possible bushfires.

    I've always hated humid weather and don't get a lot of it here - can't say I've noticed it giving me trouble breathing.  I don't have aircon - maybe it's making the air too dry?  Or the filters need clearning?

    I do know that if I get sloppy about housework, which I've always been anyway) the dust gets to me and I end up with dust mites, which apparently are VERY bad for anyone with COPD.

  • zoony
    zoony jeana45051

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    G'day Jean...It seems that A/C in itself isn't the problem but it could be that it's pumping out cold, dry air which might not be ideal. A decent humidifier could be a good idea ( ask your doc.) Another thing you might consider is having some air-purifying plants in your home. Lots of info available on Google etc.
  • sandy58386
    sandy58386 jeana45051

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    Hi Jean........I live in Colorado and the heat bothers me.  We have been having abnormal rain for this time of the year.  FINALLY, we are beginning to have sunshine and 90+ degree weather is predicted for the next several days so I will see how THAT affects me!!

    The swamp cooler or air conditioner do NOT bother me.  I find that summers do affect me more.

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