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Can warm or cold air help with sinuses?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Warm /moist: Warm, moist air from a humidifier can help to moisten the nasal passages, to help with breathing & congestion.

Dr Conovalciuc and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/16/2019

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