You are here:
- Home
- Health/Fitness
- Smoking Cessation
- Lung Disease
- with regard to copd
Lung Disease/with regard to copd
Advertisement
Question
it is my sister who has the disease, and is currently living in huntingdon cambs, my question is this: would it be more beneficeial for her to live by/near the seaside, is there a particular air quality that would be helpful to her condition
Sue,
Humid environments tend to make breathing more difficult for people with lung disease. There's just too much moisture in the air, making it "thick" and difficult for it to flow through the airways easily. A drier environment tends to be best. However, pollution and ozone levels should also be considered. Typically, state weather services have this information, so you can see which areas are better than others.
Stacey Lloyd
Lung Diseases Guide
About.com
http://lungdiseases.about.com
- Add to this Answer
- Ask a Question
Questioner's Rating
| Rating(1-10) | Knowledgeability = 10 | Clarity of Response = 9 | Politeness = 10 |
| Comment | many thanks. i only rated 9 for clarity of response as the answer never stated yes or no - i surmise that it is yes the seaside would be better, as long as ozone, and pollution levels are ok. | ||
Related Articles
Stacey Lloyd
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding the most common lung diseases; however, I am most qualified to answer questions regarding tuberculosis.
Experience
I have over ten years experience in healthcare and over six years in experience the pharmaceutical industry with a specialty in respiratory disease.
Education/Credentials
M.S degree in the pharmaceutical sciences from Temple University School of Pharmacy
B.S. in Biology from Elizabethtown College
Past/Present Clients
About.com, Buzzle.com, Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide (CFWW), NOAA.gov, Pharmacy Solutions, AllInfoAbout.com, HousekeepingChannel.com, BellaOnline.com
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.