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Live in dry climate. mouth, nose, skin very dry. constant dry nose. is it better to sleep w/ a warm, or cool mist humidifier? have asthma & allergies.

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Dr. Luis Villaplana
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Internal Medicine 37 years experience
Cool mist will do: Cool mist should be fine.
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Dr. Jay Park
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Pediatrics 52 years experience
Yes, but...: Humidifier does provide extra moisture to upper airway, i.e., nose and throat. However, high humidity over 60% provides a favorable environment for the molds to grow and may aggravate asthma and allergy symptoms.
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