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3 month old with croup. how close can i safely place our cool mist humidifier? i feel like when the mist is directly over him, he breathes better but
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5-6 feet: Any closer may cause too much humidity. Use gentle saline and keep his nasal passages clear. Keep the humidifier clean. Keep his room cool and head upright. All the best.
Answered 3/14/2016
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