Climate Info

[usedtobeinca]

I've wondered the same thing, though our cf docs (and I think the foundation website too) say that climate is not a factor in cf outcomes. We're located near Portland, Ore, and I've thought about the damp climate being detrimental quite a lot. As our username implies, we used to live in California - but in reviewing the Cf center data online, I don't see the #s from centers in our old locale (L.A., O.C.) being better than where we are now. So I'm inclined also to think that it's the care received and not the location (though an optimal combo of the two might be possible?), among a ton of other variables, that determine cf outcomes.

Beware also of the temps if looking near Phoenix or Tuscon - our docs have also mentioned that cfers don't tolerate extreme high temps as well and become more easily overheated, which has its own problems. On the other hand, AZ is a state of diverse climates (snowy/mountains in the N & E, hot desert in the S & W), so you might find a spot that's just right. Lots to consider I suppose.

The near-to-coast idea is an interesting one though - I wonder if the relationship has been formally studied or simply <i>noticed</i>.

 

[dbtoo]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>usedtobeinca</b></i>
Beware also of the temps if looking near Phoenix or Tuscon - our docs have also mentioned that cfers don't tolerate extreme high temps as well and become more easily overheated, which has its own problems. On the other hand, AZ is a state of diverse climates (snowy/mountains in the N & E, hot desert in the S & W), so you might find a spot that's just right.</end quote></div>

'It's a Dry Heat' - lol <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> When it's 120 out it doesn't matter whether you have CF or not! You're cookin'!

I've lived in the 'valley of the sun' for over 10 years. When I first got here from upstate NY, I felt great. After you've acclimated to an environment, you become accustomed to that environment, and the body 'seems to adjust' (which probably is not scientifically documented.) Phoenix has a great deal of smog related issues, since it is in a valley, the pollution can be very high.

One difference I've noted though, is that here in the valley (phoenix) it's at about sea level. When I travel upstate, it's about 6500 ft above sea level. Not so bad for just sitting around drinking beer, but boy do I get winded fast when trying to do work around the place. That lasts a day or so, then it appears to improve. I think to myself 'what the heck do people with CF who live in Denver do?' Do they have the same affect when they come down off the mountain?

 

[dbtoo]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>usedtobeinca</b></i>
Beware also of the temps if looking near Phoenix or Tuscon - our docs have also mentioned that cfers don't tolerate extreme high temps as well and become more easily overheated, which has its own problems. On the other hand, AZ is a state of diverse climates (snowy/mountains in the N & E, hot desert in the S & W), so you might find a spot that's just right.</end quote></div>

'It's a Dry Heat' - lol <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> When it's 120 out it doesn't matter whether you have CF or not! You're cookin'!

I've lived in the 'valley of the sun' for over 10 years. When I first got here from upstate NY, I felt great. After you've acclimated to an environment, you become accustomed to that environment, and the body 'seems to adjust' (which probably is not scientifically documented.) Phoenix has a great deal of smog related issues, since it is in a valley, the pollution can be very high.

One difference I've noted though, is that here in the valley (phoenix) it's at about sea level. When I travel upstate, it's about 6500 ft above sea level. Not so bad for just sitting around drinking beer, but boy do I get winded fast when trying to do work around the place. That lasts a day or so, then it appears to improve. I think to myself 'what the heck do people with CF who live in Denver do?' Do they have the same affect when they come down off the mountain?

 

[dbtoo]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>usedtobeinca</b></i>
Beware also of the temps if looking near Phoenix or Tuscon - our docs have also mentioned that cfers don't tolerate extreme high temps as well and become more easily overheated, which has its own problems. On the other hand, AZ is a state of diverse climates (snowy/mountains in the N & E, hot desert in the S & W), so you might find a spot that's just right.</end quote></div>

'It's a Dry Heat' - lol <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> When it's 120 out it doesn't matter whether you have CF or not! You're cookin'!

I've lived in the 'valley of the sun' for over 10 years. When I first got here from upstate NY, I felt great. After you've acclimated to an environment, you become accustomed to that environment, and the body 'seems to adjust' (which probably is not scientifically documented.) Phoenix has a great deal of smog related issues, since it is in a valley, the pollution can be very high.

One difference I've noted though, is that here in the valley (phoenix) it's at about sea level. When I travel upstate, it's about 6500 ft above sea level. Not so bad for just sitting around drinking beer, but boy do I get winded fast when trying to do work around the place. That lasts a day or so, then it appears to improve. I think to myself 'what the heck do people with CF who live in Denver do?' Do they have the same affect when they come down off the mountain?