After suffering from recurrent sinus infections, asthma and allergies, I began to study climate and locations to try to better my situation. I chose Guadalajara, Mexico, after trying some SW locations.
The results have been/are amazing. No allergy, asthma or sinus problems while there over a six year period. Yet, each time that I returned to the US – the Memphis area – I became ill almost immediately, and returned to all of the medications, antibiotics, prednisone, inhaled steroids etc. and suffered until returning to Guadalajara, where I felt better almost immediately, and was fully recovered within a week. Often in a day or so.
The climate in Guadalajara is said to be the “2nd best in the world.” GDL is a mile high and does not have wide ranges or swings of temperature. While there is air pollution, it would appear that the high-dry climate was beneficial to my condition. — M.C.M., Guadalajara, Mexico
[Originally posted to Allergy Nursing.com on May 18, 2003]
Thank you for sharing about the climate in Guadalajara. Have others had similar experiences Guadalajara or other areas?
I also lived in Guadalajara for 1 1/2 years and experienced some problems but nothing like here in Tennessee. The problem could have gotten worse if I had lived there longer (past the allergy honeymoon period) but at least I didn’t need a heater or an air conditioner. Gdl and nearby Chapala are suppose to be the #1 retirement choices for Northamericans living outside the U.S.A.
Thanks for the info it comes very useful when you’re going to have a vacation and also for a project for the state.
THANKS!
I am thinking of moving to Mexico and was wondering if they have allergists there, if I should need one for allergy shots?