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Can you put himalayan salt or tao salt in a humidifier?

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Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healy answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Only in cool: Only use in cool mist humidifiers. Not units that create heat.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/20/2020

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