Humidity in Amarillo? (Lubbock, Anthony, Winters: 2009, house, neighborhood)

[davidafan]

Our 14yo daughter suffers from extreme allergy symptoms. She is allergic to dust mites and a type of mold found in the air in moist climates like ours here in Michigan. No doctor or medication has ever been able to help her, and at this point, she can hardly keep her eyes open. The only thing that has ever "cured" her was when we visited Nevada and Arizona. When we were there, her eyes felt great and she didn't even need eye drops, which is a huge deal for her.

Okay, so how dry is the climate in Amarillo, Texas? The reason that I ask is that my husband works for a national company that has an opening in Amarillo that would be exactly what he is doing now. There is nothing available in AZ, NM, NV, or any other remotely arid states right now. We will probably have to move in order for our daughter to have a normal life. Do you think her allergies would clear up in Amarillo, based on what you know, or anyone who has had this problem that you know?

Thanks!

[txsizzler]

Well, Amarillo certainly is alot "drier" than Michigan is, as far as humidity goes. Winters are quite invigorating there, and summers, while can be hot, are relatively dry humidity wise, and feel actually quite pleasant. There is alot of cotton and wheat growth around the area, and hopefully those wouldn't pose allergy problems for your daughter, but if its the humidity you are looking to escape, Amarillo is a pretty good choice.


Ian

[cobolt]

I only remember one summer in the 13 years I lived in Amarillo when it was humid, and even that was just a fluke. That particular year there were several storms in Southern Tx and lots of Gulf Moisture getting pumped up North, but even then, it was only for a few days on and off.

Amarillo is WINDY, dry, and pretty hot in the summer. I love the Texas Panhandle so I'm not complaining about the weather. Lots of pollens and allergens flying about in the air though. I didn't have allergies until a few years after I moved there. But if you're worried about humidity, especially coming from MI (I was born and raised in IL) then don't worry.

[bluescreen73]

Originally Posted by davidafan

Our 14yo daughter suffers from extreme allergy symptoms. She is allergic to dust mites and a type of mold found in the air in moist climates like ours here in Michigan. No doctor or medication has ever been able to help her, and at this point, she can hardly keep her eyes open. The only thing that has ever "cured" her was when we visited Nevada and Arizona. When we were there, her eyes felt great and she didn't even need eye drops, which is a huge deal for her.

Okay, so how dry is the climate in Amarillo, Texas? The reason that I ask is that my husband works for a national company that has an opening in Amarillo that would be exactly what he is doing now. There is nothing available in AZ, NM, NV, or any other remotely arid states right now. We will probably have to move in order for our daughter to have a normal life. Do you think her allergies would clear up in Amarillo, based on what you know, or anyone who has had this problem that you know?

Thanks!

With allergies it's always a case of fix one, break another. When I was a kid we lived in Wisconsin and I got sick constantly. My folks had me start immune therapy when I was in the 4th grade. They had me tested and found out I was allergic to the usual suspects - house dust (dust mites), pine trees, cats, dogs, ragweed, and sagebrush.

Each allergen you put in the serum adds to the cost. My folks skipped sagebrush because "we'll never move to Colorado." Guess what - we moved to Colorado a year later. My dust mite and ragweed allergies were gone but when the sagebrush bloomed I was just as miserable as I was in Wisconsin.

Amarillo's pretty dry and dusty. Dust mites won't be a problem but that doesn't mean something local won't cause problems. Also grass molds _will_ grow in dry climates, especially in the winter and spring when snowpack covers the ground.

[Westerner92]

Amarillo is not arid, but it is fairly dry. Your daughter might still suffer from her allergies occasionally, but it should not be near as bad as it is in Michigan. I notice that my allergies get much better when I get home (Lubbock) from more humid climates. I think you should go for it. Amarillo is a great town.

[Smileonlife13]

I am moving from the Florida Keys where Humid... and Heat is a big factor. So i too hope to have a better and easier breathing time, but who knows till i get there. Looking forward to the change. Here is a copy of my new post...Hi my husband I are relodating to Amarillo from the Florida Keys, Looking forward to exploring the west with our RV. We want to know where not to buy a home. We want a great neighborhood that people know each other, maybe get together for BBQ's. We are relocating April 2009. Also I have two little dogs and like taking them to parks any ideas? Can you out any where, ( outside Dinning ) and have your dogs with you? Our kids are grown but we are only 50 years young. What are the best meat markets and farmers market. Thanks

[Smileonlife13]

Ho, added info... I called the hospitals and the Allergy clinic and hen i was put through to a nurse who sent alot of time talking to me. Can't for the life of me remember which hospital was so helpful and full of info.

[GayleTX]

Baptist St. Anthony (called BSA locally) is a wonderful hospital and very big on customer service and personal attention.

I have had allergies in NE TX forever but a few years ago we moved to Amarillo and I was not sick even once the whole time (5 yrs) we lived there. There is not much cotton or wheat grown in the area now (not like in years past) so there's not a lot of vegetation and pollen in the air. During drought there is dust in the air but not often, especially in town where there are trees and lawns (not any trees in the country).

Hope things work out well for you....