Humid or Dry Climate

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Does anyone know if living on the coast or a dry climate would be better for asthma?  I am severe and not getting any better after 3 years now. Wondering if the coast (Vancouver, Victoria, BC) would be better than Edmonton.  Any recommendations?  How does one research re allergies, pollens etc. for something like this. Thanks — Shari

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    I had few problems with it in Florida, however, there is a lot of molds and pollens there. Arizona is still the best place to be from what I read and understand. I’m afraid I can’t be of much help otherwise, since I’m in the U.S. and have never been north of the border. > Does anyone know if living on the coast or a dry climate would be > better for asthma?  I am severe and not getting any better after 3 > years now. Wondering if the coast (Vancouver, Victoria, BC) would be > better than Edmonton.  Any recommendations?  How does one research re > allergies, pollens etc. for something like this. > Thanks

– Cry havoc! and let loose the dogs of war….. — William Shakespeare

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I met a guy from Canada that comes to Louisiana, (Where I am) for a few months a year to get away from his asthma.  The warm humidity does wonders for him.  (however I live here with asthma, and it doesn’t help.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Does anyone know if living on the coast or a dry climate would be better for > asthma?  I am severe and not getting any better after 3 years now. > Wondering if the coast (Vancouver, Victoria, BC) would be better than > Edmonton.  Any recommendations?  How does one research re allergies, pollens > etc. for something like this. > Thanks > — > Shari

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> Does anyone know if living on the coast or a dry climate would be better for > asthma?  I am severe and not getting any better after 3 years now. > Wondering if the coast (Vancouver, Victoria, BC) would be better than > Edmonton.  Any recommendations?  How does one research re allergies, pollens > etc. for something like this.

Has anyone actually done this successfully? Moved to a different area and found their symptoms permanently improved? All the doctors I know, and all the literature I’ve read, have said that relocation is a waste of time and money–you become sensitized to the new environment eventually. — Steven D. Litvintchouk                  

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> Has anyone actually done this successfully? > Moved to a different area and found their symptoms permanently improved? > All the doctors I know, and all the literature I’ve read, have said that > relocation is a waste of time and money–you become sensitized to the > new environment eventually.

My siblings have pretty strong allergies, and they have moved to Colorado and Dallas from south Louisiana.  My brothers allergies returned after 5 years.  My sister swears she doesn’t have allergies any more.  She has been living in CO for 7 years.  I am betting that they will return. My allergy shots helped me for everything but dust mites.  (So pollen is not an issue anymore.  I stopped shots 10 years ago)  My current house has limited carpet, and Air cleaners in several rooms.  Also my wife is pretty thourough when dusting weekly.  Now I don’t need regular medicine to keep my asthma under control.

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                 I have no alergies,   Humidity, tension and exercise bring on my symptoms.  If you’ll get a de-humidifier you won’t have to think about moving.  Sears "Kenmore" and Comfort House "DeLonghi" brands both under two hundred dollars US.               It may be raining cats and dogs outside and I’m not aware of it til I notice the sound.—jack

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> >Does anyone know if living on the coast or a dry climate would be better for >asthma?  I am severe and not getting any better after 3 years now. >Wondering if the coast (Vancouver, Victoria, BC) would be better than >Edmonton.  Any recommendations?  How does one research re allergies, pollens >etc. for something like this.

I think there’s quite a bit of individual variation in this.  I had "hayfever" ranging from bad to worse when we were living in Vancouver. On a visit to Victoria, I helped a friend with some garden work and got the worst attack ever. When we lived in Edmonton, I had no trouble, except in winter, but that was B.A. (Before Asthma).  Now, at a more advanced age, we are near Penticton and I have little allergy problem.  A visit to the coast causes me some problems. Ted

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Check the weather network or Environment Canada’s website if you want the pollen count for  various areas and check with provincial lung associations for smog readings. P.S. As you may be aware, moving to Victoria or Vancouver may be a bad idea if you are allergic to mold or if you are sensitive to low pressure systems. Good Luck!>Does anyone know if living on the coast or a dry climate would be better for – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->asthma?  I am severe and not getting any better after 3 years now. >Wondering if the coast (Vancouver, Victoria, BC) would be better than >Edmonton.  Any recommendations?  How does one research re allergies, pollens >etc. for something like this. >Thanks >– >Shari

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