(1) Using a cool-mist vaporizer to humidify the air may help soothe irritated breathing passages and relieve coughing.(2) As air is inhaled, the mucous membranes of the nose and mouth warm and humidify the air before it enters the lungs.(3) We previously showed that subjects with seasonal allergic rhinitis, out of their allergy season, had a reduced ability to warm and humidify air compared with normal subjects.(4) One way to humidify the air is with a cool-mist humidifier.(5) Heat, cool and humidify the area the same as the rest of the house.(6) These white, concrete basins collect valuable rainwater, which is distributed to the pools and fountains and is also used to humidify the interior air.(7) But it may humidify the air in only one room and usually requires frequent filling with water - sometimes a couple of times a day.(8) Even if you live in the mountains or desert - habitats usually unfriendly to dust mites - you may have dust mites in your home if you humidify your air.(9) The curved tail covers the nose while sleeping during extreme temperatures, acting as a filter to warm and humidify the inhaled air.(10) Aerosolized saline solution in the inspiratory circuit is used to humidify the inspired air.(11) To help combat nosebleeds this winter, make sure you humidify the air in your house.(12) Inadequate humidification during cold weather is one of the major causes of respiratory infections.(13) Many wood furnaces also are designed to burn coal, and some have blowers for increased combustion temperatures as well as optional evaporation pans for humidification .(14) Several studies have found symptoms to be associated with central air conditioning with or without humidification .(15) Briefly, hot and dry air drawn into the upper level of the atrium is humidified by high-level misters.(16) Continuation of cool, humidified air may also be helpful.
