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Best Climate for Bronchiectasis

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jan 27 12:22pm | Replies (26)

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@sueinmn

@scoop was talking about me...my pulmonologist says to drink as much water in winter as if you were out walking or mowing lawn in summer. We don't feel hot, nor perspire, but the dry air more than compensates. I'm fine with 64 oz water/herbal tea a day - drop below and I get thick gunk in my lungs and throat. Also, IF I go out in the cold, I have to drink even more.

My lungs like our schedule - Northern US in summer, far South Texas in winter - we manage to do it on a budget - live in a 400sf mobile home we bought used, our lot rent is $300/month, fresh produce is abundant and cheap, and all of us in our community know where to find free or low cost entertainment. We shut off our water & lower our heat at home and GO!

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I actually think our current schedule contributed to my lung ill-health ... Gusty desert dust most of the year, and then mobile home living in the MS woods for a few weeks in the spring and fall. As per your suggestion, I'm going to make myself drink more water!!! Do you think it matters if it's hot or cold?

Sue,
Sounds like you have a very good pulmonologist, who could offer such specific and detailed info. Thank you for sharing.
Ling