Asthma Support Group
Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system where the airways narrow, often in response to a "trigger" such as exposure to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. This airway narrowing causes symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, which respond to bronchodilators.
I have severe asthma and live in an apartment that is not air conditioned. Each time there is a weather change, particularly in the spring and fall, I have had an exacerbation of my asthma.
At my last visit to the pulmonary doctor, the question of moving to an air conditioned apartment came up. He advised against this, Said that air conditioning stresses the small vessels of the lungs and causes spasm.
As I talk to family and friends, I am confronted with surprise when I share this advice. One person said "air conditioning used to be state of the art recommendations for asthmatics". This advice though is from a pulmonologist I deeply respect and feel like he's saved my life more than once.
I know I breathe better in air conditioning vs warm air (dry heat that goes to 90 to 95 degrees). I am not talking extreme temperatures here, just a little cold or a little warm causes terrible problems for me. I am sure the doctor was referring to walking in and out of the air conditioned apartment, those transitions that would cause more problems. Once accomodated to it, I would expect to have no problems.
So, can we discuss the pros and cons of air conditioning. Right now I am thankful our temps are in the in the mid 50s to mid 70s....but anticipating the upcoming summer really concerns me.
Thanks!!
At my last visit to the pulmonary doctor, the question of moving to an air conditioned apartment came up. He advised against this, Said that air conditioning stresses the small vessels of the lungs and causes spasm.
As I talk to family and friends, I am confronted with surprise when I share this advice. One person said "air conditioning used to be state of the art recommendations for asthmatics". This advice though is from a pulmonologist I deeply respect and feel like he's saved my life more than once.
I know I breathe better in air conditioning vs warm air (dry heat that goes to 90 to 95 degrees). I am not talking extreme temperatures here, just a little cold or a little warm causes terrible problems for me. I am sure the doctor was referring to walking in and out of the air conditioned apartment, those transitions that would cause more problems. Once accomodated to it, I would expect to have no problems.
So, can we discuss the pros and cons of air conditioning. Right now I am thankful our temps are in the in the mid 50s to mid 70s....but anticipating the upcoming summer really concerns me.
Thanks!!
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