asthma and humidity

I am very lucky to be jetting off to the Caribbean in a few months time for a weeks r & r on the beach, I just wondered if I'm likely to find the humidity will affect my asthma? Anyone able to comment?

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I am very lucky to be jetting off to the Caribbean in a few months time for a weeks r & r on the beach, I just wondered if I'm likely to find the humidity will affect my asthma? Anyone able to comment?

I think the atmospheric air pressures where you intend to holiday would be the issue to concentrate on rather than the humidity.

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Thanks for your reply.

Looking at today as a comparison, it seems to be higher pressure in the Caribbean, 1013 vs 991 mb. Obviously this'll be different when we go, but what does this mean?

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Thanks for your reply.

Looking at today as a comparison, it seems to be higher pressure in the Caribbean, 1013 vs 991 mb. Obviously this'll be different when we go, but what does this mean?

Low atmospheric air pressures can be seen coming your way if you keep your eye on weather forecasts. In Thurso the air pressure is now 977mb but in Newquay it is 1006mb. This basically means that you would be less likely to suffer an attack in Newquay right now. If you are unable to avoid approaching depressions then the method of combat is to increase your lung pressure in advance of travelling. Do it by using the deep breathing method regularly so as to expand your lungs and trachea.

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Hi!

I found that when i went to holiday to dubai my flight was awful to start with due to asthma and then it was even worse due to heat and humid weather but on return to the uk needed antibiotics and a long taper on the steroids next time i will think 10x of where i am going and listen to the nurse who was saying i might be worse and i didnt enjoy any of the holiday was rather a nightmare for me but if u ask ur nurse or docs opinion they should give u advice hope this helps

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Thank you for the advice Yas, sorry to hear it spoilt your trip. I have to see the nurse on Monday for some immunisations so will discuss with her then.

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Humidity affects us all differently, so you might have some idea already if your lungs are good or bad in hot, mild, cool, cold, dry or humid conditions. I know asthmatics whos lungs love hot dry air, whereas mine would struggle in that, mine love mild damp air so I will have less problems with my asthma when it raining than when its dry (generally).