Hi there,

I’ve noticed the same thing myself especially when I was visiting Hawaii, specifically on the island of Oahu and I have never felt so better. It seems that it’s very productive having salt in the air that helps moisturize our sinuses. I have been to South Carolina too. I would think as long as you’re near ocean, either coast would just be great.

Comment by Trent — November 2, 2007 @ 10:36 pm

I got asthma when I lived in Monterey California, so I don’t think it has anything to do with the salt air. I never had a problem with asthma in NY, Florida, or Texas but living on the coast caused so many problems. I had horrible asthma and allergy attacks there.

Comment by Mara — December 22, 2007 @ 5:41 pm

I’ve had the opposite problem moving to the coast. I didn’t have allergies until I moved to the coast. Unfortunately, I’m allergic to “pond scum” and molds, which is quite prolific in the swampy, coastal environment. My advice is move to an area that contains the least amount of allergens responsible for you allergic response.

Comment by Jade — February 12, 2008 @ 6:18 pm

Interesting comment Monterey– I lived in Santa Cruz oceanside for 22 years and developed allergies and asthma . but its the same area you are basically from.. still the American Lung Association rates that area an A on all levels for air quality …
I live near Harrisburg, Pa now– one of the worst rated areas for asthma and I have been doing ok this past year… LOL but was
getting worse until I moved out of an old house and into a very new apartment complex.

Guess alot depends upon what allergens you have and are exposed to … maybe if all of us asthmatics could lived ON the ocean we’d be better off LOL (and maybe tax free?) GRIN
Maybe someone should create a giant floating asthma-free ocean liner-city! LOL
Dunno– might make a ton of bucks on that idea… grin

Comment by Melanie — August 20, 2008 @ 5:43 pm

I might as well be an expert on Asthma. My son has had it for 10 years, and. me, for 39 years. Being someone who goes to the beach (the florida panhandle) every year since I was born, and, my son every year, I can tell you it has nothing to do with the ocean whether your asthma symptoms act up or not. It can get very humid on the gulf and the air can get very nasty when you are having problems with your asthma. I am from Alabama but have lived in Atlanta since 2000, and, I can tell you my asthma is not half as bad here as it was in Alabama, although, my sons is pretty bad. Especially in the months of Sept, Oct, and some of November. He gets sick on the beach to with asthma if the air quality in the rooms we stay in is not right. I think its best to find out what you are allergic to and what seasons bring your worst symptoms and up your asthma regime during that time-period. No matter where you live.

Comment by Candace — September 7, 2008 @ 11:33 am

I live in Syracuse and I am suffering like nobodys business in the fall of the year. The sneezing is ridiculous and nothing works; not astelin; not claritin; not Zyrtek. I was suprised when they said that his place was one of the best places to live for people like us. Obviously they are not asking the people who are buying OTC products off the shelves!

Comment by Tim — September 29, 2008 @ 8:14 pm