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I have CPFE (combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema) and have noticed that with the change in the weather my breathing has improved, however I seem to be struggling with a persistent cough and catarrh. I'm also constantly tired.I've noticed a lot of strange odours coming from outside, I'm guessing due to the rising temperature.

Has anyone else had problems with this?

Many thanks

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tomc

I have symptoms you describe.

COPD / Emphysema and the loss of my large intestine and a few other things thrown in the mix.

The best thing to do is take each day and go about your business as best you can.

AS THE SONG SAYS " Always look on the bright side of life, ho hum ho hum"

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6538

Well I have COPD and the weather certainly plays a part in how my breathing is each day once the pressure drops to below110 I struggle a bit more, and wheeze a bit, as for the strange odours I also at times smell fumes from my work days when watching telly or reading a book, strange.

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Ern007 in reply to 6538

I think I am worse on Cold weather, I know I always feel worse and I get strange smell, thought it was just me.

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Patk1

Not a silly question at all.ask anything,that's how we learn and cope.i think weather affects a lot of us,with various lung diseases.if yr catarrh is bad,have u tried an antihistamine and/or steroid nose spray?x

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Wibble28 in reply to Patk1

I haven't, but I've been struggling to get out the house. I'll try to get some when I'm out next 😉

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Ergendl

I sometimes get the strange fumes smell when I am about to come down with a cold. That's when I start using nasal saline washes, Vicks First Defence and antiseptic mouth wash gargles to stop anything in its tracks before it develops further.

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