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Managing humidity with PF
While I am a girl who much prefers the warmth of summer over winter, the humidity of the former brings its own set of challenges for my lungs as a patient living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). I’ve written a couple of columns on Pulmonary Fibrosis News about managing humidity with a lung disease; however, recently I’m learning it’s important to pay attention to the humidity both indoors and outdoors!
For me, high levels of humidity make it more difficult to breathe as the air lingers and feels heavy. I recently switched to a dehumidifier in my home to reduce moisture now that it is getting warmer out; however, in the winter months, I used a cool-mist humidifier to combat dry air. Many of my fellow IPF patients have shared that they use a hygrometer in their homes to help monitor humidity levels in their home.
Do you use a hygrometer?
Do you have any tips to help manage humidity as a patient with IPF?
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