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A member asked:

Is it safe to use a humidifier and have the window opened at the same time, it won't mess up my child's breathing right ?

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Shouldn't: A humidifier is designed to add a slight amount of moisture to the air and doesn't effect breathing pattern.It may help the throat/lungs not dry out in a heated house.The only risk involves the need for cleaning to avoid the growth of mold that will always occur.

Answered 12/23/2020

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