The Best States to Live With Asthma
Asthma is a respiratory illness that has been on the rise since the 1980s. For some asthmatics, symptoms are so severe that they look for an environment that is more suitable to their health condition. Overall, the best states to live in for asthma sufferers are California, Florida and Hawaii. All three have relative to high humidity levels and are at least partially surrounded by the ocean. Both of these factors are just a number of conditions that can help asthmatics.
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California
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Although California is seen as a state with vast air pollution, especially in cities such as Fresno and Los Angeles, it has many cities that COPD International, a nonprofit asthmatic support organization, recognizes as the best places for asthmatics to live. Those locations are in Southern California, and include San Diego, San Jose and Orange County. California has a mild climate with moderate levels of humidity that help to reduce the occurrence of asthma symptoms. In addition, California has strict anti-smoking laws in public places, which eases symptoms for asthmatics who are extra sensitive to second-hand smoke.
Florida
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Florida is an asthma-friendly state for a few reasons. First, the high levels of humidity help to prevent mucous from clogging the airways that causes asthma symptoms, such as wheezing. Salt in sea breezes that come ashore at several spots of the peninsula have a similar affect on the airways. Also, Florida has extremely flat terrain, which keeps air pollution from building up. COPD International ranked the areas of Boca Raton and West Palm Beach in the top 10 best cities for asthma.
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Hawaii
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Hawaii is a paradise, especially for asthma sufferers. The Aloha State boasts virtually no pollution and low pollen levels. Mild humidity levels help to naturally reduce asthma symptoms. Being surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on an island helps asthmatics as well because of the high salt content in the air. COPD International included the capital city of Honolulu in its top 10 list.
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