Is where we live better or worse for our CF up keep?

[FitForCF]

I'm originally from Boston Mass. I went to see one of the best doctors there is for CF. However, at age 21 I moved to Maryland after being married.
I lived in Md for almost 15 years and went to Johns Hopkins Adult CF clinic. Which was again, some of the best treatments, research and doctors. However, the last few years living there I started asking if this is the best place for me and my health.
I was coming to a point in my life for a change of job and so a living place as well. When I sat down to start the research, I looked at several different subjects:
Adult CF Clinics
Air Quality
Year round temperature

I was offered a job in Centreal Florida, but when I looked at the top 3 subjects, it only had 2 of the 3 qualities.

Long story short; I settled for moving to western South Carolina, near the mountains, because it scored high on all 3 of my subjects.

I still believe there is a better place to live (in USA) for someone with CF. Does anyone have any input?

 

[FitForCF]

I'm originally from Boston Mass. I went to see one of the best doctors there is for CF. However, at age 21 I moved to Maryland after being married.
I lived in Md for almost 15 years and went to Johns Hopkins Adult CF clinic. Which was again, some of the best treatments, research and doctors. However, the last few years living there I started asking if this is the best place for me and my health.
I was coming to a point in my life for a change of job and so a living place as well. When I sat down to start the research, I looked at several different subjects:
Adult CF Clinics
Air Quality
Year round temperature

I was offered a job in Centreal Florida, but when I looked at the top 3 subjects, it only had 2 of the 3 qualities.

Long story short; I settled for moving to western South Carolina, near the mountains, because it scored high on all 3 of my subjects.

I still believe there is a better place to live (in USA) for someone with CF. Does anyone have any input?

 

[FitForCF]

I'm originally from Boston Mass. I went to see one of the best doctors there is for CF. However, at age 21 I moved to Maryland after being married.
<br />I lived in Md for almost 15 years and went to Johns Hopkins Adult CF clinic. Which was again, some of the best treatments, research and doctors. However, the last few years living there I started asking if this is the best place for me and my health.
<br />I was coming to a point in my life for a change of job and so a living place as well. When I sat down to start the research, I looked at several different subjects:
<br />Adult CF Clinics
<br />Air Quality
<br />Year round temperature
<br />
<br />I was offered a job in Centreal Florida, but when I looked at the top 3 subjects, it only had 2 of the 3 qualities.
<br />
<br />Long story short; I settled for moving to western South Carolina, near the mountains, because it scored high on all 3 of my subjects.
<br />
<br />I still believe there is a better place to live (in USA) for someone with CF. Does anyone have any input?

 

[alugo147]

Hi, I live in South FL Broward County. My duaghter is 3 yrs old with CF, she had double Delta F508. We were from NJ orginally, moved south due to a job relocation and the beach, I've been told that the salt water and ocean air is very good.

I have also often wondered what is the best place to live for CF, if anyone has done any research on this it would be great to know.

 

[alugo147]

Hi, I live in South FL Broward County. My duaghter is 3 yrs old with CF, she had double Delta F508. We were from NJ orginally, moved south due to a job relocation and the beach, I've been told that the salt water and ocean air is very good.

I have also often wondered what is the best place to live for CF, if anyone has done any research on this it would be great to know.

 

[alugo147]

Hi, I live in South FL Broward County. My duaghter is 3 yrs old with CF, she had double Delta F508. We were from NJ orginally, moved south due to a job relocation and the beach, I've been told that the salt water and ocean air is very good.
<br />
<br />I have also often wondered what is the best place to live for CF, if anyone has done any research on this it would be great to know.

 

[LisaGreene]

I heard from someone that there was a presentation done at the national CF conference this year that people with CF do better in colder climates. I did a google and can't find it but I'll try to track it down.

 

[LisaGreene]

I heard from someone that there was a presentation done at the national CF conference this year that people with CF do better in colder climates. I did a google and can't find it but I'll try to track it down.

 

[LisaGreene]

I heard from someone that there was a presentation done at the national CF conference this year that people with CF do better in colder climates. I did a google and can't find it but I'll try to track it down.

 

[martysmom]

Colder climates really??? Maybe it is just all the germs that are indoors right now in the winter that are making my kid's lung function so horrible! I personally feel that living by the ocean is best. We are hoping to move soon <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[martysmom]

Colder climates really??? Maybe it is just all the germs that are indoors right now in the winter that are making my kid's lung function so horrible! I personally feel that living by the ocean is best. We are hoping to move soon <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[martysmom]

Colder climates really??? Maybe it is just all the germs that are indoors right now in the winter that are making my kid's lung function so horrible! I personally feel that living by the ocean is best. We are hoping to move soon <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[ymikhale]

There was a thread about this some time ago. It seems like it varies by person. some people thrive in FL, while others do better in dry climates. My dd does well near the ocean but as long it as it is dry.

 

[ymikhale]

There was a thread about this some time ago. It seems like it varies by person. some people thrive in FL, while others do better in dry climates. My dd does well near the ocean but as long it as it is dry.

 

[ymikhale]

There was a thread about this some time ago. It seems like it varies by person. some people thrive in FL, while others do better in dry climates. My dd does well near the ocean but as long it as it is dry.

 

[KingJames]

I can tell you right off the bat that anywhere near D.C. or Baltimore is far from ideal for a CF patient IMO. The air here is really smoggy during the warmer months, and just going to UpState NY, and/or New England (ie, Vermont, New Hampshire, etc.), I've noticed such clearer air up there. Again, though, it's all a matter of trade-offs with regards to air-quality vs. facility options.

As for the best location? By far it's the ocean. The high salt content in the air and water, combined with the fresh breeze and subsequent clear air, it does a body good. Just be careful about spending too much time in the sun if you're in the lower latitudes. I will admit that in the summertime in SoFl the heat batters me down, but spending anywhere from 2-9 hours in the ocean a day, for weeks on end, really peps me up.

Also, regarding the colder climates, I thrive in the wintertime. It's one of the reasons why I'm looking forward to Alaska, not to mention their extremely clean air. Ideally, I'm going to get one house up north, and one down south in the tropical waters ;-)

 

[KingJames]

I can tell you right off the bat that anywhere near D.C. or Baltimore is far from ideal for a CF patient IMO. The air here is really smoggy during the warmer months, and just going to UpState NY, and/or New England (ie, Vermont, New Hampshire, etc.), I've noticed such clearer air up there. Again, though, it's all a matter of trade-offs with regards to air-quality vs. facility options.

As for the best location? By far it's the ocean. The high salt content in the air and water, combined with the fresh breeze and subsequent clear air, it does a body good. Just be careful about spending too much time in the sun if you're in the lower latitudes. I will admit that in the summertime in SoFl the heat batters me down, but spending anywhere from 2-9 hours in the ocean a day, for weeks on end, really peps me up.

Also, regarding the colder climates, I thrive in the wintertime. It's one of the reasons why I'm looking forward to Alaska, not to mention their extremely clean air. Ideally, I'm going to get one house up north, and one down south in the tropical waters ;-)

 

[KingJames]

I can tell you right off the bat that anywhere near D.C. or Baltimore is far from ideal for a CF patient IMO. The air here is really smoggy during the warmer months, and just going to UpState NY, and/or New England (ie, Vermont, New Hampshire, etc.), I've noticed such clearer air up there. Again, though, it's all a matter of trade-offs with regards to air-quality vs. facility options.
<br />
<br />As for the best location? By far it's the ocean. The high salt content in the air and water, combined with the fresh breeze and subsequent clear air, it does a body good. Just be careful about spending too much time in the sun if you're in the lower latitudes. I will admit that in the summertime in SoFl the heat batters me down, but spending anywhere from 2-9 hours in the ocean a day, for weeks on end, really peps me up.
<br />
<br />Also, regarding the colder climates, I thrive in the wintertime. It's one of the reasons why I'm looking forward to Alaska, not to mention their extremely clean air. Ideally, I'm going to get one house up north, and one down south in the tropical waters ;-)

 

[kjorgen1]

Hello,<br><br>After living in Colorado and Wyoming and moving to  Pensacola, Florida. I have to say the cold air and dry climate felt better to me. With the humidity and ocean, I felt really congested all the time and the chance for mold growing around you is very good. <br>

 

[kjorgen1]

Hello,<br><br>After living in Colorado and Wyoming and moving to Pensacola, Florida. I have to say the cold air and dry climate felt better to me. With the humidity and ocean, I felt really congested all the time and the chance for mold growing around you is very good. <br>