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COPD and Humidity: How it Affects Breathing and Tips for Relief

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a lung illness caused by repeated exposure to lung irritants like cigarette smoke or air pollution, makes breathing difficult. Some people with COPD have flare-ups at both high and low humidity levels, suggesting that humidity can have an effect on the condition’s symptoms. The airways may become more constricted due to high humidity, which will make breathing more difficult. Low humidity, on the other hand, can dry out the airways, irritating them and exacerbating symptoms. It is advised to keep indoor humidity levels below 50% for relief. It can be useful to use a dehumidifier to take extra moisture out of the air and a hygrometer to detect humidity levels. A humidifier that can keep up a humidity level in low humidity circumstances.

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