Been struggling

[Symes]

Sorry for not being around recently folks. I've been really struggling of late with my breathing. These last couple days especially. My wife said she noticed around yesterday lunchtime that I was breathing really hard (although I hadn't noticed it myself by that point) but by last night I was so weak, my wife had to help me shower. I couldn't even wash myself, I just didn't have the energy.

Today hasn't been much better and when I checked earlier it was 25 degrees temp with 58% humidity! No wonder I'm having a hard time at the moment. Lucy said if I'm no better by Monday she's taking me to the doctors.

Anyone else suffering at the moment?

[Hidden]

Good afternoon Symes. You really are suffering...and I don't know where you are, but air quality is very poor this week where I am - it really knocks the stuffing out of you. Try to stay cool, drink lots of water and tomorrow it will rain and maybe be a few degrees cooler. I am looking at my lawnmower - sitting perfectly still in the middle of the grass, and that is where it will be staying until this evening. Your wife sounds a lovely lady. You are lucky. If you find yourself in difficulties don't hesitate to ring 111 for an ambulance..

My good wishes

[Symes in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Jennifer. I'm in Enfield, North London. And it really does feel like there's no air here. But you're right, my wife really is a wonderful lady. I don't know what I'd do without her.

[SquirrelsHolt]

Yes, Symes the last few days especially hard and that's with oxygen ! Jennifer is right in that rain is due and afterwards,fingers crossed, it will be less humid. Hope this eases your breathing too.

[madametobacco49 in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

US-Temperarture 89--Dewpoint 90-Feels like/heat index 130-humidity 99% An absolute horror of a day--Dangerous --Northern plains of US where I am-Dangerous--but sweet sweet rain tomorrow will bless us and temps in 70s Hang on Its coming MmeT

[Symes in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

I hope so too. Thanks Squirrel.

[Hidden]

hi Symes...could be a few different reasons for your breathing to worsen. .best to get checked out a s a p. ..

am feeling the same as you at.the moment. ..

take easy untill you see your doctor. .

Andy.

[Symes in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Andy. I'll do my best.

[scorpiolass]

Sorry you are unwell Symes. I have been suffering with heat, humidity & hay fever for most of the summer. My copd/ asthma does not like this. So get excaccerbations. I never thought I would say this but role on Autumn & winter. I find it easier to keep warm in the cold weather than cool of in the heat. Rain is.due, blessed relief. X

[madametobacco49 in reply to scorpiolass]

Hi SL---Miserable summer--Ill take winter anyday--feel so much better when the air is crisp and clean---the world is quieter--so I sleep better too--im with you on this one all the way--MmeT

[SquirrelsHolt in reply to scorpiolass]

Aren't we dreadful wishing for Autumn as we dont get along with the heat etc. Never happy me ! Tried to do a simple chore today and blow me down with a feather- along came my old mate "excaccerbation". Just so horrible. I dread them. Hope the rains come and change this humid air.

[Symes in reply to scorpiolass]

Thanks Scorpio Autumn is my favourite season. Winter isn't great either as I suffer if it's too cold as well. One extreme to the other lol. But hoping the rain does make things a tad easier x

[grannyk3]

Even though it's in the 90's here with about 60% humidity, the real problem is a high pollen count. 😢

[Bettz in reply to grannyk3]

I take weekly shots for my hay fever and allergies. I do very well with these - very few symptoms. Have had the shots for over 20 years - some people can go off the shots for a while, but I need to have them regularly. I can miss for a few weeks, like when I am away from home, and have no problems - but I start back up when I return.

[grannyk3 in reply to Bettz]

Good morning Bettz, I use Flonase and take Singulair. They help a little, but no shots for me I afib and they would raise my heart rate too high.

grannyk3 🌹

[Caspiana]

Hello Symes. Yes! The humidity makes me feel like I have a wet blanket pressed on my face. For sure it makes everything worse. I hope it gets better for you soon. Sending happy thoughts.

Cas xx 🍀🍇

[Robert_Helton]

I seem to be the opposite.

It's the cold mornings that triggered the sob that lead meto the doctor to find I have COPD.

The heat doesn't bother me at all. Nor humidity.

I did spend 6 years working in a North Carolina hoisery mill dyehoue, temps in the 100+F range and sweaty buckets humidty. Must have adapted.

I hate winter!