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Yes. High humidity along with high temperatures puts stress on the cardiovascular system.

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Why does humidity have an effect on your bones if you have arthritis?

I Know people that swear that high humidity makes them suffer more and on the other hand I also know people that recon it makes no difference This question has been up in the air for many years and it would be reasonable to say that the effects of climatic conditions for OA sufferers would depend on the individual


Will a humidifier aggravate arthritis?

this would depend on the individual/ there is no definitive evidence that it does. However there are many individuals that swear humidity has an effect on the severity of their symptoms.


Can heat trigger rheumatoid arthritis flares?

I have had problems with RA for most of my life and to the best of my knowledge I have found that heat, cold, humidity or altitude has no appreciable effect on the condition. the wrong sort of stress can though.


Why does damp weather make arthritis worse?

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How does water effect congestive heart failure?

increase in water will increase the blood pressure. high blood pressure usually precipitate the heart failure. Congestive heart failure on the other hand usually start with left ventricular failure and finally also cause the right ventricular failure. Patient will congestive heart failure usually will be given diuretic medication to remove excess water in their blood.


Does humidity effect the weather?

Yes, the higher the humidity, the more chance of rain. 80-100% of humidity is rain.


Does humidity effect the growth of fungi?

no


What is the effect of humidity and temperature on radioactive elements?

Temperature and humidity do not affect radioactive decay.


Which of these have an effect on air pressure?

temperature humidity and elevation


How do you stop a narcissistic sibling from abusing frail elderly parents?

There are elderly abuse laws in effect. Report the person.


What has the greatest effect on humidity?

prevailing winds


Does dampness and rain effect the temperature?

yes because of humidity


How does humidity effect the rate at which an animal decomposes?

Higher levels of humidity tend to cause animals to decompose more quickly.


Is humidity heat?

No its the amount of moisture in the air. In effect humidity means it will be hotter with summer type temperatures (because its harder for the sweat galnds to cool yourself because of the film of moisture from humidity) and in winter humidity makes it colder (for same reason, but different effect - its a cold layer sitting on your skin and you feel 'damp'


Can humidity effect the reading of a barometer?

No , a Barometer measures air pressure.


What effect does humidity have on alpha particles?

Alpha particles can be absorbed by water.