Which is a better setting for the air conditioner? I am an asthmatic. During the past weeks, I had to turn on my air conditioner to alleviate my breathing conditions. However I have two settings on my a/c: cool and dry. Would I be in a better state on dry settings. I normally wake up on early mornings to take a whiff of my nebulizer. Hopefully these humid conditions would soon end. Anyone with Pulmonary experience or knowledge please advise. Thanks
2007-10-04 20:33:43 · 4 answers · asked by COGITO ERGO SUM 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I find that hot and humid can effect me very badly. Try to keep you living space as close to room temperature as possible and try to keep the humidity down. Cooler air can't hold as much water as warmer air, so that will cut the humidity down right from the start. Dehumidifying your room temperature air should make for a comfortable environment.
2007-10-06 13:07:27 · answer #1 · answered by James S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an asthmatic also. My lungs like dry air better than cold air. You know your body better than I do. What does it say about different types of air?? Humidity is horrible for me. The drier the air, the better, for me. Here's some links I found with helpful information that is understandable.
http://www.allergyzone.com/breathing_zone.php
http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/asthma/AboutAsthma/triggers.html
2007-10-05 03:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by Debra S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
humidity is evil for asthmatics! pure evil.
keep your regimine your dr has placed you on. do your peak flows daily, when you get in the yellow caution zone, be calling your dr and using your rescue inhaler. when the weather is icky, stay out of it. also in the winter, very very important..... always always cover your mouth with a scarf, cloth, cloth diaper, towel when you walk into the freezing cold airl. a/c is awesome, but that cold winter air, will shut your lungs down. wash your hands frequently too, helps cut down the germs. see your dr, they can set you up with an asthma educator and give you the best routine for YOU
2007-10-08 22:34:26 · answer #3 · answered by o_x_y_j_e_n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a matter of what works best for you-you will just have to try both and evaluate your breathing.
I know, that's not very helpful.
2007-10-05 06:26:08 · answer #4 · answered by barbara 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋