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Post by roadtrip on Jun 6, 2008 12:15:14 GMT -5
I have always wondered, if you could live in any state in the US knowing you have COPD + perhaps some other issues, where would you live?
You still need reasonable cost of living, good medical teams, not too crowded, no high crime rate, and decent weather.
So, can anyone name the #1 city/state for COPDers?
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Post by blondie on Jun 6, 2008 15:49:24 GMT -5
I think it's called 'Somewhere over the Rainbow'. lol I am hoping to move to Roseburg, Oregon. The air is clean and when I was there I felt better. I really don't think there is any 'ideal' state to live in. Pat
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Post by muffin on Jun 6, 2008 18:11:29 GMT -5
I read in one of the air quality posts, I can't seem to find the link now, that NC is the top state for this disease.
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Post by canyon711 on Jun 6, 2008 20:34:04 GMT -5
Oh, I don't think NC would be at the top of the list except maybe on the coast. They are the worst state for asthma and pollen pollution so that would be hard to understand. My daughter moved to Oregon around Bend and is having an awful time with allergies. I think it all depends on what you have in addition to the COPD. For myself, right where I live is the best place, near San Francisco where the climate is temperate, humidity moderate and the sun shines most every day. I can't breathe in Florida or Washington. I actually felt good when I was on trip to Cleveland but I have lived there and had to move. Some like humidity, some like dry. I don't like extreme heat or cold so this is perfect but very expensive. Roseburg is a beautiful place but don't know about the allergies which is important to me. www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20080424/100-worst-spring-allergy-citieslungaction.org/reports/sota07_cities.html
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Post by blondie on Jun 6, 2008 21:36:34 GMT -5
Canyon, thanks for the links. I was surprised Los Angeles was 69 on the allergen list. I'm becoming convinced that the smog/pollution here in SoCal is always aggravating my asthma/emphysema. That's why I want to go to Roseburg. I know they have lots and lots of rain in the winter and occasional snow, but I was up there in 2006 and this past April. I didn't feel the rush to use my inhalers and only used my neb 2 times in the 14 days I was there.
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Post by roadtrip on Jun 7, 2008 18:58:28 GMT -5
I don't know Canyon, California is way too crowded and beyond my pocketbook. San Francisco - which I love (meant my husband there) seems to always be rainy and cold. Or that is what I remember.
Blondie, Oregon is beautiful. You can drive for miles and never see another soul. Do you have friends or family there? The Pacific Northwest is truly spectacular and something everyone should see in their lifetime.
We just need to find someplace for a getaway place. I just wondered if there was the #1 state for COPD. Guess we are all different.
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Post by Colleen-NC on Jun 7, 2008 19:27:21 GMT -5
In a perfect world, I would spend summers on the south coast of Maine and winter in North Carolina. I don't know how good these states rate as far as COPD is concerned, but I have been to both places a lot and love them both. In the right seasons I did pretty well but I don't have asthma or allergies. IMHO
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Post by rpj3 on Jun 7, 2008 19:29:41 GMT -5
I live in East Tennessee in a semi-rural area. These hardwood filled moist areas are NOT the best places for those of us with COPD ... but the air smells sweet (and is full of pollen) and the folks are friendly and the fish is STUPID and I can catch-em!
I used to live in Florida back when my lungs was new (Winter was mostly great - Summer's end could be Hell) ... and I spent more time in the State of Denial there (where my lungs seemed much better to be sure) ... the fish was smarter, the people meaner, the money shorter and one-by-one our kids moved to Pennsylvania where we took vacations when they were young ... eventually my wife and I moved up there as well ...
Pennsylvania was swell - well it was vacation land for us after all, all green and pretty and LOADED with pollen - summer was sweet (and short) and winter was GRIM! So, I fled down to the Clinch river country of East Tennessee ... where my wife and I prospered and the grandkids now vacation in Tennessee and play in the woods and water ... and LOTS of days I stay inside all day because the air is too thick to enjoy outside (or live with for that matter).
Perhaps I can move from the State of Denial to the State of Confusion and find contentment there? Sometimes I dream about moving back to where I was born out on the Platt river in Nebraska ... wonder if the fish are stupid enough for me - or if I can still breathe that old 'dobie dust air ...
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Post by canyon711 on Jun 7, 2008 21:37:53 GMT -5
Blondie, I think you will like Roseburg as even though I have only been thru it people seem to love it. I had to move back from Washington because of the rain. I couldn't handle it physically or mentally. Neither could my dog. I have never seen a happier dog than when we got back to CA and walked in our house which we kept fortunately. Left my husband up in WA until he could get transferred but it was killing me with the grey skies. I just had two friends move back from the Northwest for same reason but Roseburg shouldn't be that gloomy.
No, that is mist in SF, not rain. It doesn't rain much here at all and we are in drought conditions again this year, hence the wildfires which have come early. I love the light fog as I can really breathe deeply but Idont' live in the city and yes, there are too many people here, I do agree. But no one wants to leave, I guess. I would not live here if I had a young family. Way too expensive and I dont understand why people stay when there are so many nice towns to live in in the US. It wasn't this crowded when I moved here in 1962.
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Post by sandytx on Jun 8, 2008 12:14:39 GMT -5
Last year COPD Digest named the top 5 cities to live in with COPD. They were: Souix Falls SD, Naples FL, Fayetteville AR, Ft. Smith AR and Amarillo TX. I am in process of moving from Amarillo because of the higher elevation here. We spend quite a lot of time in Souix Falls because our best friends live there and I do not need my 02 during the day there and I love it there in the summer, but not sure I would handle the winters. As far as Amarillo goes, it is my home for many years and love the people and friends. The last week has been horrible. Six days straight with winds of 30mph plus and gusts up to 60 plus, beside several days over 100 degrees. Has not been good breathing here for sure with all the dust in the air.
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Post by martha on Jun 8, 2008 14:10:37 GMT -5
Sandy, I can certainly empathize with you over the wind and dust and heat. I live in Oklahoma and we've been living through that same wind, however, we haven't hit the 100's yet. I think they have in the Panhandle but that's out your way. Besides making it darn hard to breathe, it just grates on my nerves something fierce. LOL, it was "just" blowing in the 20-ish range yesterday and I was thankful!
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Post by pennypa on Jun 8, 2008 14:39:10 GMT -5
Well, I certainly enjoy this thread. I guess we'll have to make it to the Pacific Northwest next year. I think we'll be staying in TX this winter. And I know we can visit Tenn. I'm not sure about California though 'cause with my luck, when we decide to visit there that will be the time the BIG one comes and CA will fall into the ocean.
Colleen, I don't have allergies either and NC is absolutely beautiful. You know, if you start out in GA, then SC, then NC, VA and finally PA, you could have "spring" for about 4 months! You could extend it by a couple of more months if you include the New England states in the equation, LOL.
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Post by blondie on Jun 9, 2008 8:01:25 GMT -5
RPJ3, I loved your post. You have a way with words...Gave me a laugh this morning.
Canyon, I did live in Roseburg for about 6 months, during the winter and they did have alot of rain and a little snow. And one other thing that surprised me, was fog. The reason I moved from there is a long story. I've been trying to get back up there for several years now.
Penny, California will not drop off in the ocean if the big one does hit. It'll just move Los Angeles north to eventually meet San Francisco (probably hundreds of years from now). They say the big one is going to hit Yellowstone, NY, and just about everywhere you can think of. Personally, I am scared of them, but what can one do, except move. Everyone needs to see California once in their lifetime. Especially northern California. You should see the NorthPacific. You'll love it. Pat
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Post by virginia on Jun 9, 2008 9:27:49 GMT -5
I've always dreamed of New Jersy, never been there and don't know why i think it would be great, just look at pictures and looks cool and dry. LOL doesn't make sense at all huh?
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Post by Colleen-NC on Jun 9, 2008 14:32:40 GMT -5
Virginia, I live about 20 mins. from New Jersey and it is beautiful, some of the coast is very nice also. But I have to tell you it is hot and humid there too LOL!
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Post by pennypa on Jun 9, 2008 17:39:35 GMT -5
But Blondie, my son bought land in Nevada 'cause the realtor TOLD him he'd have beachfront property in a couple of years!!! LOL!!!
I think of all the 'stuff' that happens in the U.S., the tornados are the ones that scare me the most.
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Post by Rev.Run on Jun 30, 2015 0:41:24 GMT -5
Hello everyone my name is RevRunJr if possible I need some help . My father lives in NC an it bad for him he has an extreme COPD case o2 everyday and at night . What part of NC is the best place for COPD to live
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Post by kenaz on Jun 30, 2015 7:46:58 GMT -5
Hello Rev. Run, I live in AZ and haven't been to the East since I was DX'd with COPD in 2012. Our Admin, Colleen live in NC so I am sure she will give you info on the stats shortly. Good to see you stop by, Ken
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Post by sue on Jun 30, 2015 16:13:53 GMT -5
Rev Run I'm sorry I can't be of much help. I think this question has no definite answer as everyone is different, what works for one copder May not work for another. Now this is just my opinion. I think it's awesome you want to help your dad! Hopefully Colleen can be of help. Please ask any questions you may have, we will try and help you any way we can!
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Post by james on Jun 2, 2019 10:15:54 GMT -5
I presently live in Ft. Smith AR.. I have a rough time here with my C.O.P,D due to the humidity.I am on my nebulizer 3 times a day. when I lived in Kingman az I was breathing fine with no assistance. So at 78 years old I am moving back to AZ. if the good lord is willing.
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Post by kenaz on Jun 3, 2019 8:12:19 GMT -5
James,I am rounding there curve to 73 and still live in AZ. I was DX'd with End Stage COPD in June 2002 and the Good Lord saw fit to give me a bit more time. I am doing well without 02, I only use my nebulizer once or twice a year. I also have severe Asthma and that is giving me more problems than the COPD. I think our record rain through the winter contributes to that in the way of major desert greenery. Good luck to you my friend, breathe easy, Ken
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Post by ellie on Jan 20, 2020 23:23:59 GMT -5
I have COPD, use oxygen #2, 24/7, now in az, live with my daughter and she has a chance to buy a house in ar above little rock almost to the Missouri line. from what i am reading I could have a bad time. I hope not this is very important to her, as she is 57 and on ss disability. trying to get her set where she can afford to live alone when I am gone. what do you think?
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Post by kenaz on Jan 21, 2020 13:57:28 GMT -5
I have COPD, use oxygen #2, 24/7, now in az, live with my daughter and she has a chance to buy a house in ar above little rock almost to the Missouri line. from what i am reading I could have a bad time. I hope not this is very important to her, as she is 57 and on ss disability. trying to get her set where she can afford to live alone when I am gone. what do you think? Hi Ellie and welcome to the forum.I do very well in AZ even with the dust AS LONG as the humidity is low. During the monsoons, I stay in the house with AC. I understand what you and your daughter are dealing with and hope whatever the decision all will work out well. I am sure there are people living in Missouri with COPD. The most important thing I did was adjust my life style to the disease. I now have a major problem because I fell and fractured my skull resulting in loss of smell and taste. Without smell, I don't know there is an offensive odor till my lungs start burning and then it is to late. I live West of the city on Highway 60. little town of Wittmann and I live in the desert so I am out of the smog but have an abundance of dust. I had an air scrubber installed in our duct work and it has made a major improvement. When it is real humid, I can only hide in the house. What part of AZ do you live in? Best wishes for you and your daughter. We are here to help any way we can. Blessings, Ken
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