Hi Catbuslady, and thank you for your comment. I see that my colleague, Melissa, commented about humidity and how it affects some people, specifically me! Just so it's not quite out of context, I thought I'd provide you with the conversational exchange that occurred here so it would be clearer in its contextual form. Here is the conversation (in quotes):

"glofran 1 week ago
While I agree that high humidity is a problem for asthmatics, low humidity (think desert) is also difficult. I lived in Arizona for over 20 years. The air in AZ was sometimes too dry for me (5% to 10% humidity). I sometimes felt like I was breathing dust, not air.

Leon Lebowitz, RRT moderator 1 week ago
Hi glofran, and thanks for chiming in here. As you are no doubt aware. asthma affects everyone differently. There certainly are people (with asthma), who may struggle with both humidity that is ‘too high’ and also humidity that is ‘too low’ for them.

And yet, there are also people (with asthma), who do well with low humidity levels (but not high levels), and still those who do well with high humidity levels (but not low levels).

It can make one’s head spin.

I found your post really struck home. I am not a fan of high humidity – I can feel sluggish, lazy, and have difficulty breathing. And yet, every time I go to Arizona. I actually thrive on the low humidity. I enjoy sitting outside at night in the >100 degree heat (and 10% humidity).

This aspect of asthma – affecting everyone differently, is underscored by this article: https://asthma.net/living/asthma-not-one-size-fits-disease/. I do hope you find it makes interesting reading.

We value your input here – thanks again for your comment.

All the best,
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)"

I hope this puts the comment in perspective.

Regards,
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)

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