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How does humidity affect breathing?

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Dr. Satyanarayan Hegde
Pediatrics - Pulmonology 30 years experience
Humidity: Humidity in the air makes it comfortable for us to breathe. Dry air is irritant to the lining of airways and lungs. In some people dry air can trigger asthma.
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