Do humidifiers help with stuffy nose?

Drinking lots of fluids, taking long showers, and breathing in steam from a pot of warm water are some home remedies for nasal congestion. But do humidifiers help with stuffy nose?

A stuffy nose occurs when the tissues lining the nose become swollen due to inflamed blood vessels caused by dry air. Dry air has been implicated in the formation of thick mucus inside the nasal passage, and a humidifier can supply the necessary amount of moisture to break up the mucus, thus decreasing the odds of nasal congestion and getting one’s nose clogged.

While humidifiers do help with stuffy nose, improper use and maintenance of the equipment can also cause harm. For instance, too high humidity level in a space can cause an increased growth of mold bacteria and dust mites, which can trigger allergies and asthma, and cause other respiratory problems. To get the optimum level of comfort without the downsides of excess moisture, it is recommended to set the humidifier in a range that will keep the indoor humidity level between 30 and 50 percent.

Dirty reservoirs and filters in humidifiers can also breed bacteria and mold, which can cause problems for people with asthma and allergies, and trigger flu-like symptoms or even lung infections when the contaminated mist or steam is released into the air. Good thing there are several easy-to-clean humidifiers available in the market today, and one of those is Crane’s Drop Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier.

Crane’s Drop Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier features a detachable bottom fill tank, which is recommended by health professionals for promoting clean humidifier habits. Its water level sensor and cap also are removable, allowing users to clean the entire base. It’s also made with clean-control anti-microbial material that reduces mold and bacteria growth by up to 99.96 percent.

Perfect for humidifying rooms up to 500 square feet, Crane’s Drop Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier offers variable output settings and an adjustable 360-degree mist lid, making it easy to send the mist in any direction. It also runs whisper quiet which makes it the perfect option for light sleepers, kids, and especially babies.

Crane’s Drop Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier features a 1-gallon tank that fits under a standard kitchen or bathroom sink, and has an easy to carry handle at the top. The humidifier also runs up to 24 hours and is equipped with an automatic shut-off safety feature that turns the unit off when the water runs out.