Difficulty breathing in hot weather,,, - Asthma Message Board

Faith004 · 06-15-2001, 07:48 AM

Hello. I too have asthma. I use Flovent and Atrovent. What I have "real" trouble with is when it gets very hot and the air is so thick it feels like I have a bag over my head. Even my medicines only help so much then. I was wondering if anyone else experiences this problem, and what do you do for relief. I know staying inside helps, but we can't always be indoors. I had a bad bout with pneumonia and since then my breathing has suffered for it. Anyway, any suggestions will be most appreciated. Thank You.

ms freckles · 06-15-2001, 09:15 AM

Faith, sweetie hot weather is just sometimes we can't do anything about. I have had asthma now for about 10 years and I am in the hospital at least once a year with pneumonia. Air condioners are our friends!!!
At night when my lungs fill up I will sit up and sleep on my recliner sofa. I love when winter comes along so I can breathe. This weekend is hot and steamy so I know I am in for it. Take care and stay on your med's and stay inside.

kdoubleu · 06-15-2001, 01:47 PM

I find humid weather any time of the year bothers my asthma. Sometimes some Vicks on my chest at night (along with my prescription meds) give some extra relief.

Mbeast · 07-08-2001, 10:16 AM

HI Folks,
I live in Los Angeles. This past week has been real hell. We are normaly realllly dry but we've been getting the AZ monsoon storms. like 75% humidty. Been killing me. But you know what I do and it realllly seems to help. I have a fan going 24/7. Not sure if it's just in my mind but it helps me breath. shrug. I even have a fan going in the winter. I have a real aversion to not having a fan going all the time.

Sam04 · 07-14-2001, 05:46 AM

I too have troubles in the summer, i find also the best bet is a fan or A/C..if you need to be up right at night. check with medical supply company there is a special form that you put under your pillow or mattress and it will keep your head raised, i've had one now for 4 mths and find that it helps alot at night,(stopped me from sleeping in a chair)