Question 1

how do you use a humidifier safely?

Accepted Answer

Keep it clean: The only problem with a humidifier is excess humidity which can then lead to growth of molds and fungus. Molds will spontaneously grow if the humidity surpasses 65%.
Be on the lookout for any mold growth and if present clean carefully with a nontoxic (citrus based) cleanser.

Question 2

would a humidifier help my coughing?

Accepted Answer

Probably: It moisturizes the air that you breath.  The moist air is soothing to your airways and it can help thin out mucus, to help you cough less.

Question 3

can i put vicks in my son's humidifier?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: In the cool mist humidifiers which are recommended now, the Vicks will just clog up the system. Hot steam vaporizers are not recommended around children at all due to the risk of burns. The Vicks doesn't "cure" the cold, and isn't necessarily effective. Increased moisture in the air is the main thing that helps your child feel better.

Question 4

will using a humidifier make me dependent on it?

Accepted Answer

No: Humidifier provides moisture, humidified air that helps congested nose. There is no medicine involved.

Question 5

can i use a fan and humidifier at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: That's a rather strange combination of hot and dry weather, usually cold and dry, at any rate, make sure the humidifier doesn't build up mold, frequent cleaning and maintenance are important

Question 6

what's the risk in using a humidifier all yr long?

Accepted Answer

Too much : The healthy zone for humidity runs from 35-45 %. If you are >50% you can facilitate human dust mite growth & above 70% you see mold & mildew start to form.

Question 7

is there a difference between a cool mist and a hot mist humidifier?

Accepted Answer

Safety: The hot misters I have delt with over the years have a heating elementand produce scalding water as well as steam.Most misters  today use tuning fork technology and produce mist particles without the heat, or risk. By the time it gets to the kid it will cool off anyway, so i avoid the risk of hot steamers and recommend the cool mist.

Question 8

please describe a good cool mist humidifier that actually produces cool mist?

Accepted Answer

It's plenty: You can check reviews on the internet or go in nearby wall-mart, k-mart, home depot etc.
You have to decide: what size of the room you would like to humidify, would you like to have it with filter or without, what type would you like to have: ultrasonic or not, big or small ( for how many liters), etc.

Question 9

can i turn my humidifier up as high as i want at night? is too much humidity in the room harmful at all?

Accepted Answer

To much humidity: It can be.Too much moisture it may cause mold to flourish  as  well as respiratory system. Being  overwhelmed. Twenty seven to thirty percent is where you should adjust your humidifier.

Question 10

can vasorub be put in a humidifier?

Accepted Answer

I don't advise it: This product is marketed with the idea that stinky medicine smell is therapeutic. It replicates the aroma  therapy indian tribes uses in sweat lodges with pine pitch. I don't recommend it for kids under 2 as the smell often aggravates congestion.

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