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Do Cool Mist Humidifiers Help With Pneumonia

Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Causes

Causes

Bacteria are the most common cause of pneumonia. However, pneumonia can also be caused by viruses, fungi, and other agents. It is often impossible to identify the specific culprit.

Many bacteria are grouped into one of two large categories by the laboratory procedure used to look at them under a microscope. The procedure is known as Gram staining. Bacteria are stained with special dyes, then washed in a special solution. The color of the bacteria after washing determines if they are gram-ne...

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Expert & Community Posts

Allergic Rhinitis: Five Mid-Winter Survival Tips

By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...your room door if other areas of the home are very cool. This may also save on your heating bill... Read more »

Natural, Doctor-Approved Ways to Treat Kids’ Colds Without OTC Meds

By Allison Janse , Health Expert

...Not, That Is the Question While many people use a humidifier to relieve congestion, Dr.... Read more »

Crybabies and the Popular Press

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...I got the run around that its just a cold, use a cool mist humidifier, elevate the crib and... Read more »

High and low humidity not good for asthma

By Rick Frea , Health Expert

...all the windows, crank up the air, and enjoy the cool, refreshing, easy-to-breathe air. Read more »

Exercise Induced Asthma Is Just Another Challenge to Overcome

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...help. Besides warming up gradually, taking time for a cool-down period after exercise is through... Read more »

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Health Guide

Managing Asthma in Children and Adolescents

...counterproductive. Dust mites thrive in humidity and damp houses increase the risk for mold, so on-going humidifiers can be unhelpful. If they are used, humidity levels should not exceed 40%, and... Read more »

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Lifestyle Changes

...effective than antibacterial soaps in killing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which is known to cause pneumonia.Vaccines. Two important vaccinations help protect against respiratory... Read more »

Pneumonia: Prognosis

PrognosisMore than a million people are hospitalized each year for pneumonia, making it the third most frequent reason for hospitalizations (births are first and heart disease is second). Although... Read more »

Pneumonia: Symptoms

General Symptoms. The symptoms of bacterial pneumonia develop abruptly and typically include:A single episode of shaking chills followed by feverChest pain on the side of lung infection --... Read more »

Pneumonia: Introduction

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung that is most often caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, or other organisms. Occasionally, inhaled chemicals that irritate the lungs can... Read more »

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