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Would a humidifier help my coughing?

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

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.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 1/9/2020

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