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If a humifier is helping my shortness of breath, does that mean i have something serious or not?
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Not likely: Humidifying the air you breathe decreases nasal inflammation and bronchial irritation, that way improving air flow and breathing.
Answered 10/18/2016
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Likely not: Most commonly, allergies or viral cold. Try nasal saline irrigation also.
Answered 10/14/2012
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