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Richmond, VA
June 19, 2025
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Members discussed managing pulmonary arterial hypertension during high humidity, with the overwhelming consensus being to stay indoors in air... Read more

Members discussed managing pulmonary arterial hypertension during high humidity, with the overwhelming consensus being to stay indoors in air conditioning and exercise early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler. Several members shared creative solutions like using indoor walking pads while watching TV, attending pulmonary rehab, and having groceries delivered during extreme heat, while others noted the struggle of decreased motivation to exercise indoors despite doctor recommendations. A recurring theme was the physical impact of humidity, with many describing feeling suffocated, experiencing voice hoarseness, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing in thick air that feels like it replaces oxygen.

A myPHteam Member

Shell, I plan on staying in a lot more. If I go out to trim weeds, I do it at 7 or 8 am. I don't do much with my flowers except at the same time or 8:30 at night, I go out to water them. I plan on missing some church and maybe having groceries delivered when it is 90 to 100. Spanish church is having their Fathers'Day picnic this Sun, and I told them that I wouldn't be coming becz of the heat and humidity.
We had bad air quality here the other day. I could feel it in my chest, and thot maybe I was late for my inhaler.
I was able to decrease my inhaler from 4 puffs a day to 2 puffs a day! Pretty pleased about that. He had wanted me to a couple years ago, and I couldn't.

June 20, 2025
A myPHteam Member

Staying in air conditioning during high humidity, makes it hard to do things outside.

June 19, 2025
A myPHteam Member

I appreciate this answer. I found myself doing breathing exercises today. I stay in the A/C. The only drawback I find is that I'm not as motivated to exercise inside. My cardiologist insists that I walk but when the weather is challenging I pretty much stay inside. Good luck.🙏🏽

June 19, 2025
A myPHteam Member

I moved to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona 21 years ago to get away from humidity that was affecting another lung disorder that i have. So, I get desert bragging rights for not having to deal with humidity! We're in Monsoon season now...but even during Monsoon, the humidity rarely tops 50% and the rains don't last too long

June 19, 2025
A myPHteam Member

Yes air conditioning is a huge help

July 23, 2025

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