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Is it safe to use a humidifier and a heater for my child with bronchiolitis? reason for heater is because her room gets cold. which is better for her?

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Dr. Jonathan Jassey
Dr. Jonathan Jasseyanswered
Pediatrics 18 years experience
Bronchiolitis: Cool mist humidifier can help. The heater is fine too. The nebulizer will be the biggest help for bronchiolitis.
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