Humidifiers help raise the level of humidity or moisture in the
air. Increasing the humidity in the home helps eliminate the dry
air that can irritate and inflame the respiratory passages in the
nose and throat. Humidified air can relieve the discomfort of colds
and the flu, and help people who suffer from asthma.
Review Date: 11/12/2010
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
