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COPD and the weather

Poor air, cold snaps and heat can make breathing harder with COPD. Feelcaster alerts you before they arrive, so you can plan your day.

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What Feelcaster watches for COPD

Strongest first. You choose which triggers apply to you in the app.

  1. Air quality

    Smoke, smog and fine particles. Starts to count at: A US Air Quality Index above 50, strongest past 100.

  2. Cold

    Cold air, wind chill and fast drops in temperature. Starts to count at: A feels-like temperature below 50°F, or a drop of 8°F or more within 4 hours.

  3. Heat

    Hot afternoons, high feels-like temperatures and warm nights. Starts to count at: A feels-like temperature from 80°F, strongest near 103°F.

One thing to do on those days

On cold or bad air days, plan errands for the mildest hours and keep your breathing plan close.

Feelcaster forecast screen for someone watching for copd

COPD: questions people ask

What does Feelcaster watch for COPD?

Air quality first, then cold and heat. Humid air, pollen and storms count a little too.

Is Feelcaster a medical device?

No. It is an informational forecast. Talk to your care team about your symptoms and treatment.

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