Sunny highs to shivering cold: Wild weather swings take a health toll

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/02/23/weather-temperature-changes-illness/
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Temperature fluctuations bewilder plants and animals and can exacerbate human health problems, especially among those with existing medical conditions

Lily Pien, an allergist at the Cleveland Clinic, drove to work earlier this week in snow and hail. The next day it was 65 degrees and sunny.

This weather whiplash had her bracing for an influx of patients seeking relief for their suddenly suffering noses. “My schedule is filled up,” she said. “As the weather changes, so does my patient load and their nasal symptoms.”

Many parts of the United States have seen wild weather swings and unseasonable conditions in recent days. The West is shivering in record cold, while the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic are experiencing unusual heat for February, including a pattern of springlike days on top of cold snaps — and vice versa.

One D.C. radio announcer Wednesday morning forecast a “record high” 80 degrees for Thursday, then warned: “Bundle up on Friday.”

I'm feeling it today.

[Wingus Dingus]

1. Colorado would blow her mind, then. 40/50-plus degree temperature swings

is pretty normal here. Almost daily, in early fall and in the spring.

[IronLionZion]

4. This joke video is so Colorado

I think retired Coloradoans move to Arizona.

[Wingus Dingus]

5. LOL, I missed your reply so just seeing this now.

We also had a Subaru until fairly recently, passed it down to our son. Yes, the weather extremes do take their toll and AZ started looking good to us a few years ago.

[appalachiablue]

2. Important info., thanks for posting this.

[slightlv]

3. Although my bones and joints suffer with the cold

I find the day before, especially, effects my lupus and fibromyalgia. I'm so achy and energy depleted I can barely (if that!) get out of bed. This week, I gave in one day and just stayed in bed under the covers. And we didn't even get hit with the worst of this storm. I really empathize with you guys in the northern tier. I so feel for you. Meanwhile, here in the Midwest, I'm just trying to hang on for the milder spring weather.