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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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Cool mist will do: Cool mist should be fine.
Answered 6/4/2016
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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.
Answered 9/28/2016
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