Health Tip: Considering a Humidifier?

(HealthDay News) -- Dry, cold winter air may lead you to consider running a humidifier. But if you have allergies, the device may not be the best choice.

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology offers this advice:

  • Running a humidifier may promote mold and dust growth.
  • Dust mites, a common cause of allergies, thrive in humid environments.
  • Maintain a humidity level of between 30 percent and 40 percent to reduce dust mites.
  • Regularly change and clean the filter in your humidifier to prevent mold growth. Also regularly clean the humidifier itself.
  • Use demineralized or distilled water in your humidifier, which will help lessen bacteria and dust.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Athletes Can Expect High Ozone, Pollen Counts for Paris Olympics

    Allergies Have You Stuffed Up? Nose Fungi May Be to Blame

    Planes' Air Ventilation Can't Spread Nut Allergens to Passengers: Study

    Your Allergy Meds Come With Hazards: Be Aware

    Tools You Can Use to Control Winter Asthma, Allergy Symptoms

    Most Americans Keep Chronic Health Conditions Hidden at Work: Poll

    Gas Stoves Could Leave Your Lungs Vulnerable to Nitrogen Dioxide

    Babies Who Got Only Breast Milk in Hospital Have Lower Asthma Rates

    Late-Life Menopause Linked to Higher Asthma Risk

    Diabetes Meds Metformin, GLP-1s Can Also Curb Asthma

    Moderna Announces Good Results From Trial of Combo COVID/Flu Vaccine

    Texan Has Contracted H5N1 Bird Flu; CDC Calls Threat to Public 'Low'

    Obesity Raises Risk of Severe Infection, Especially in People With Diabetes

    The Right Time is Now to Get Your Flu Vaccine

    Simple Paper-Strip Test Might Spot Flu, and Which Type You Have