A 47-year-old member asked:
are humidifiers very helpful for asthma?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Carlo Hatemanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 25 years experience
For some: Especially if there is a major allergic component, humidifiers can help. More likely to help in dry areas of the southwest.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Steven Machtingeranswered
Allergy and Immunology 44 years experience
Probably not: Humidifiers and vaporizers add moisture to the air but this added moisture has little effect beyond the nasal passages. Adding moisture to the bedroom environment encourages growth of houses dust mites and molds not usually considered beneficial for persons with asthmatics. I generally discourage the use of humidifiers & recommend dehumidifiers.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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