Does Humidifier Help Asthma?

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Health and humidifiers; Using a humidifier for colds; Humidifiers and colds


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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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  • Always use a cool-mist humidifier (vaporizer), especially...
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