Possible move to Phoenix?

[dbrooks411]

I moved to Phoenix metro area in 2009, my son has asthma real bad. My son never went to the ER here. His asthma has been in control since moving here. I also know a friend who husband developed a lung disease back in Michigan, doctor told him he need to move to Arizona for dry heat and he may live 10 years. My friend father lived 20 plus years.

[azriverfan.]

There are a lot of uninformed posters claiming or insinuating Phoenix is bad for asthma because of our air pollution rankings. These are mostly supported by people who have no formal training in medicine and make the leap that if there is significant air pollution then naturally the incidence of asthma is higher. It's not the case. Asthma has it's own pathophysiology and has multiple causes. There are multiple types of asthma as well.

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America which provides annual rankings of asthma cities(worst for asthma), Phoenix was ranked 78th for 2012 so we are not even ranked in the top 25 let alone the top 50 for worst asthma.

ASTHMACAPITALS.COM

Originally Posted by stephen431

It's my understanding that Phoenix might not be very good for people with asthma. It was ranked as one of the top 5 cities in asthma related deaths.

Please provide the title of the medical journal and authors (hopefully physicians) and a link to such a study. I have never heard or read of any such study.

Originally Posted by stephen431

It's possible.

Palm bay, one of the best cities for asthma?

Funny but the link you provided cites the same study that I posted above which ranks Phoenix 78th for worst asthma. Apparently you didn't read the study.

[Valley Native]

Asthma may or may not be worse here than in other parts of country. All I know is that the dryness is bad for allergies and upper respiratory infections ... and they can be even worse when you add in all the dust & other pollutants. Sjogrens Syndrome is especially bad for those who suffer from it, especially the elderly. Their sinuses, mouths, and ears become all dried out, and that can cause upper respiratory problems, such as bronchitis. This climate is not good at all for those who have Sjogrens.

[CheyDee]

Originally Posted by BethandTim

My husband and I are thinking of moving to Phoenix from Ohio. We had done alot of research 3 years ago but decided to buy a house here instead which has been a huge mistake. We plan on taking a trip down to Gilbert at the end of summer and take a tour of the area. The main reason we are looking at the Phoenix area is due to 1) warmer weather and 2) my husbands asthma. We are both registered nurses. You can tell me if I am wrong but I haven't came across any large cities where we can't find a job. We are looking at Gilbert because from what I have read they seem to have the best schools in Phoenix. Again tell me if I am wrong. I really want to check out val vista lakes. Anyone in the medical field have any recommendations on which hospitals are the best to work for?

My asthma is better here, but not significantly. I developed airborne allergies to something out here that must bloom in warmer weather, but that's not to say I wouldn't have developed new allergies wherever I was, as some people do as they get older.

There are loads of hospitals around and there's always work for experienced RNs. Which hospitals you may like best would depend upon what kind of nursing you do, if you like being a big fish in a little pond or a little fish in a big pond, and what direction you may wish to take your career in. (In other words, if you're looking for jobs or career paths.)