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I was fine with the dryness and liked it a lot but I've got an asthma type thing going on and am using an Albuterol inhaler prescribed on Friday. I'm not using the codeine cough syrup anymore.
I can't remember if it was before or after I was actually diagnosed with the asthma, but I remember being at my sister's in NH. She had a wood stove. I coughed all night long as we hung out. Went upstairs to go to bed and the coughing stopped. Put 2+2 together not long after. Wood stoves create really dry air.
I can't remember if it was before or after I was actually diagnosed with the asthma, but I remember being at my sister's in NH. She had a wood stove. I coughed all night long as we hung out. Went upstairs to go to bed and the coughing stopped. Put 2+2 together not long after. Wood stoves create really dry air.
For sure, Lainey. I've had asthma before and was treated for it with different inhalers but it's been a few years. We had a wood burning fireplace in Acton. I always get it after a cold tries, or succeeds, in taking me down. I'm sure looking forward to the humidifier. When I was in California last week my eyes were dry and crusty when I'd wake up. I could have used it there.
Dry air is tough on some of us with asthma. I spent the last week in the AZ desert and was miserable. I’m glad to be back home and in moist air!
Heat and dry air are a double threat. I feel like I'm drying up from the inside out when it's dry and 100 degrees F or more. I don't get asthma then, but I'm miseramiserable.
I have a Carrier central humidifier on the furnace. It is so accurate its scary. In the past I've left it at one setting for months at a time but this year our outside temps have gone all over the place so I've reset it a lot by following this schedule. And its amazing how I can get it to exactly any number I prefer.
Ideal Indoor Relative Humidity Levels by Outdoor Temperature
· Outdoor temperature over 50˚F, indoor humidity levels shouldn’t exceed 50%
· Outdoor temperature over 20˚F, indoor humidity levels shouldn’t exceed 40%
· Outdoor temperature between 10˚F and 20˚F, indoor humidity levels shouldn’t exceed 35%
· Outdoor temperature between 0˚F and 10˚F, indoor humidity levels shouldn’t exceed 30%
· Outdoor temperature between -10˚F and 0˚F, indoor humidity levels shouldn’t exceed 25%
· Outdoor temperature between -20˚F and -10˚F, indoor humidity levels shouldn’t exceed 20%
· Outdoor temperature at -20˚F or lower, indoor humidity levels shouldn’t exceed 15%
For sure, Lainey. I've had asthma before and was treated for it with different inhalers but it's been a few years. We had a wood burning fireplace in Acton. I always get it after a cold tries, or succeeds, in taking me down. I'm sure looking forward to the humidifier. When I was in California last week my eyes were dry and crusty when I'd wake up. I could have used it there.
A cold is a recipe for an asthma flare for sure. I've not had many issues in the last little while. I do take a daily preventative medication, and I have to change that medication as my insurance has moved it into the most expensive tier. Not happy about this as I've been in good control, but I don't want to spend the $$$, so I'll give the other med a try.
I have a Carrier central humidifier on the furnace. It is so accurate its scary. In the past I've left it at one setting for months at a time but this year our outside temps have gone all over the place so I've reset it a lot by following this schedule. And its amazing how I can get it to exactly any number I prefer.
Ideal Indoor Relative Humidity Levels by Outdoor Temperature
· Outdoor temperature over 50˚F, indoor humidity levels shouldn’t exceed 50%
· Outdoor temperature over 20˚F, indoor humidity levels shouldn’t exceed 40%
· Outdoor temperature between 10˚F and 20˚F, indoor humidity levels shouldn’t exceed 35%
· Outdoor temperature between 0˚F and 10˚F, indoor humidity levels shouldn’t exceed 30%
· Outdoor temperature between -10˚F and 0˚F, indoor humidity levels shouldn’t exceed 25%
· Outdoor temperature between -20˚F and -10˚F, indoor humidity levels shouldn’t exceed 20%
· Outdoor temperature at -20˚F or lower, indoor humidity levels shouldn’t exceed 15%
Thanks for the reminder. I have a humidifier as part of my heater. It's definitely time to bump up the setting!
Annual St. Patty's Day on Saturday in Naples then a party on the beach. This is the longest parade in the U.S. and after 2.5 hours I can honestly say I hate "When Irish eyes are smiling". We get lots of parade participants and viewers from New England. Since I must wear green as required from our Boston friends I plan to wear my green SB champions EAGLES HAT.
03-11-2018, 02:53 PM
