Humidifier Or Dehumidifier?!
Question: My sinuses and allergies always bother me the worst during the winter. I always seem to have a stuffy nose,clogged ears, pressure in my head and sometimes my face, and occasional headaches. I was just wondering which one would be the best to buy for my allergies/sinuses? A humidifier or a dehumidifier? Thank you.
-Chris
Answers: My sinuses and allergies always bother me the worst during the winter. I always seem to have a stuffy nose,clogged ears, pressure in my head and sometimes my face, and occasional headaches. I was just wondering which one would be the best to buy for my allergies/sinuses? A humidifier or a dehumidifier? Thank you.
-Chris
Allergens are worst at the extremes - high humidities and very low humidities, so you may need a de-humidifier in summer and a humidifier in winter. High humidity promotes growth of mold, bacteria, and dust mites. Low humidity causes allergens to become static-charged, which makes them float endlessly in the air, and it causes the airways to dry out, which makes them more susceptible to allergens, bacteria and viruses because there isn't enough moisture and mucus to protect the skin and clear the partilces out. Try to keep humidity around 20% in winter.
Pediatrician told me to get a De-humidifier for my sons room he suffers from the same stuff...
I would also upgrade your furnace filter. A good fabric one can reduce allergens in the home.