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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 14 2:04pm | Replies (28)
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@spider109 - This is the trigger that originally led to my diagnosis of asthma over 30 years ago. The doc explained at that time that the humid air - especially warm humid air - is very good at holding large quantities of particles for us to inhale - not only pollen, but pollutants. In drier air, these settle to the ground more quickly. So I often stay in on humid days, or if I cannot, I use my rescue inhaler frequently. I believe this explanation because humid salt air at the beach, which contains little pollen and less pollution, does not affect me the same way. Wearing an N95 mask in humid weather is uncomfortable, but sometimes helps.
Have you found humid air on a lake ot at the ocean affects you?
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Wow I think I posted that I think the heavy humid air could hold more allergins. I see you doctor confirmed this.
I hate to say this is good news as I live in Flrorida but it does confirm my suspicion. The high humidity is very common in Florida. When it gets up into the 90s it is horrible and both my wife and I get sinus issues and coughing. We live on conservation land and the community has conservatioin lands everywhere. Pine trees and oak, and magnolias everywhere. I can even feel the air irritants when mowing is going on.
You asked spider109 about humidity at beach if triggers. I can respond with my experience and NO I do not get a trigger. It is the opposite feeling of breathing easier and cleaner.