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Humidifier
Increasing the humidity in your home helps eliminate the dry air that can irritate and inflame the passages in the nose and throat. Humidified air can relieve the discomfort of colds and the flu. Using a humidifier in the home can help relieve a stuffy nose and can help break up mucus so you can cough it up.
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A 43-year old asked:
Can a fan and a humidifier help with a cough?
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A 49-year old asked:
What's the risk in using a humidifier all yr long?
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A 39-year old asked:
Should I leave the air conditioning on if i'm using a humidifier?
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Is there a difference between a cool mist and a hot mist humidifier?
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A 46-year old asked:
is a cool mist humidifier better for croup than a warm mist humidifier?
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A 23-year old asked:
What are the medical differences between a warm mist humidifier and a cold mist humidifier?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Can i turn my humidifier up as high as I want at night? Is too much humidity in the room harmful at all?
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A 60-year old female asked:
At night I have problems with dry nostrils and I have tried humidifier but no luck. I live n Aurora colo.
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A 36-year old female asked:
I am using a humidifier in my babies room. Is it safe to use bacteriostat in the humidifier? Thank you in advance.
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A 31-year old female asked:
Air con seems to be to dry for 8 mth baby, is it better to put humidifier in the room? Will it help baby with sensitive nose?
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A 25-year old female asked:
My 11month olds temp went away. He still has a cough. Doctor said he can only use salin drops and humidifier. When should I worry about cough?
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A 44-year old asked:
Can vasorub be put in a humidifier?
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A member asked:
Is it better to use a humidifier or a vaporizer?
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A member asked:
What are the benefits of a humidifier vs. a vaporizer?
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A 33-year old asked:
What's the diff between using a vaporizer and a humidifier?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can air purifiers and a humidifier function in the same room?
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A 25-year old female asked about a female:
Can I use a cool air humidifier for my 3 month old daughters cold?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Is using a vicks humidifier ok to use by my 9 month old babys bed??
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A 23-year old female asked:
Cool mist humidifier or vaporizer is good for babies? Is cool mist ok for winter?
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Is it ok to have my AC on if i have a vicks humidifier on for my sick 7 month baby?
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A 18-year old female asked:
What kinda of soups that dont have chunks be ok after a tonsolectomy also would a humidifyer work?
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A 39-year old female asked:
My daughter is 3 and gets a lot of bloody noses. Her Dr said to try a humidifier. Which would be the best for her a cool or warm mist?
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A 38-year old female asked:
i am dependant on humidifier to be able in winter to be able to breath when air is dry due heating indoors, Asking for causes and alternative solution?
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Can I stop yearly bronchitis? Every winter I get bronchitis twice, seemingly like clockwork. Is there anything I can do to with the air, such as a humidifier or dehumidifier, to stop this? I live in a place with damp winters, and I thought that might also
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A 47-year old asked:
How far away should my newborn be from a humidifier?
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A 23-year old asked:
Are bacteriostatic products safe to breathe via a humidifier?
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A 34-year old asked:
How do I remove hard water calcium deposits from my baby's humidifier?
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A 40-year old asked:
Is there a way to humidify my bedroom if i don't have a humidifier / vaporizer?
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A 48-year old asked:
What is the best type of humidifier for sinus problems, warm mist or cool mist?
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A 45-year old asked:
What would be a good air purifier, preferably with a humidifier, for a large room?
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