Can a humidifier cause a cough. Air humidifier: it is better to choose for an apartment or a house, a Komarovsky steam humidifier, the right types of air humidifiers: what affects the choice

Yevgeny Komarovsky, a respected pediatrician and author of many books and articles on children's health, repeatedly told parents about this.

Many mothers and fathers, listening to the doctor's advice, try to humidify the air in the children's room with the help of basins of water, an aquarium, steam, wet towels hung on radiators. Sooner or later, the understanding comes that it is easier and more profitable to purchase a special device - an air humidifier. Evgeny Komarovsky tells how to choose it and how to use it correctly.

Benefit and harm

The mucous membranes of the nose and nasopharynx perform important protective functions. They produce mucus that can bind viruses and slow their spread.

If the mucus dries up due to the fact that the child breathes dry air or breathes through the mouth during a runny nose, then the biological fluid that has changed its consistency becomes dangerous for the baby. Pathogenic bacteria begin to feel great in dried nasal mucus.

Many parents have noticed that the current snot one day turns into thick and green. This is the result of improper air humidity.

A child who constantly breathes dry air is more likely to suffer from acute respiratory viral infections.

During illness, they have a significantly higher risk of complications. The fact is that if, when coughing in the bronchi, which also actively produce a protective secret against viruses, bronchial mucus begins to dry out, this will most likely lead to bronchitis. If dried mucus begins to interfere with pulmonary metabolism, then pneumonia will begin.

Moist air during the flu or SARS is generally one of the main “medicines”: viral infections recede faster, and the immune system learns to recognize viruses and resist them when the patient breathes humid air, drinks a lot of liquids. At the same time, you usually do not need to buy any other medicines from a pharmacy.

Children who breathe insufficiently humidified air are more likely to suffer from various allergic reactions. They are more difficult to tolerate the high temperature that accompanies various diseases, they get sick longer, their immunity is much weaker than their peers who breathe air with relative humidity ranging from 50 to 70%. It is this level of humidity that Komarovsky recommends maintaining for the children's room.

To find out how much the air in the room is saturated with moisture, you should take a device - a hygrometer. If the indicator does not “reach” up to 50%, then you should think about purchasing a humidifier. It will help, without too much fuss, running around with basins, jars of water and wet towels, to create the right microclimate in which the child will grow up healthy.

Harm from the humidifier will only be if the parents grossly violate the rules for its operation. If there is a humidity in the child's room that exceeds 75-80%, then this will negatively affect his well-being and health.

Types of humidifiers - pros and cons

There are three types of humidifiers on the market today:

Steam humidifiers are similar to kettles in terms of operation: in order for the water to begin to evaporate, it is heated to a boil in the device by two electrodes. This is the cheapest and most affordable option for home appliances.

When choosing a steam humidifier, you should make sure that it is equipped with a special humidity sensor, which instructs the device to turn off immediately after the desired set humidity is reached in the room. If this is not included in the humidifier, then you will have to buy it separately, which is not very convenient and expensive.

Among the disadvantages of a steam appliance, one can indicate a high level of energy consumption. But otherwise, this type of humidifier is very suitable for children's rooms - it is the most productive, quickly creates the desired microclimate, there is no need to buy consumables for it. The product works simply: water is poured and the container is plugged into an outlet.

It should be remembered that humidification occurs with hot steam, and therefore it is necessary to place the humidifier so that the child cannot reach it under any circumstances.

Ultrasonic humidifiers are more expensive than steam humidifiers, but they have more benefits. So, with lower power consumption, these devices show a fairly high performance.

The principle of operation of such a device is more complex: ultrasonic radiation is applied to the piezoelectric crystal, electrical vibrations become mechanical. The advantage of this technique is in its small dimensions, the mobility of the atomizer, with which steam can be directed from any direction.

With all the advantages, ultrasonic humidifiers are quite capricious: if too hard water is often poured into them, the filter quickly fails. This can lead to the fact that a white precipitate will fall on furniture and wallpaper. In addition, replacement filters for appliances are expensive.

"Cold" humidifiers are the most expensive. They got this name for the principle of operation, according to which the dry air that is currently in the room, entering the inside of the device, is cleaned. Inside there is a wet cartridge, passing through which the air cools and is saturated with moisture.

The performance of such equipment directly depends on the initial humidity. The higher it is, the slower the device will work, because there is no point in intensive moisturizing. Therefore, such a "smart" humidifier will always maintain the optimal level of humidity by itself, without the intervention of household members.

Such a device is very demanding on the quality of the water that will wet the filter. Too hard water will damage the filter. Therefore, it is better to use distilled water or, for extra money, buy special cartridges that “know how” to soften hard water and demineralize it.

This humidifier does not release streams of steam, like the previous two types, and therefore the child will not be interested. Another advantage is that the humidifier not only saturates the air with water, but also purifies it, since it works with smaller particles.

Cold humidifiers consume the same amount of electricity as ultrasonic humidifiers. However, their performance is lower than that of ultrasonic ones, but they are on self-regulation.

The disadvantage of the device is that it is not able to raise the relative humidity above 60%. In addition, the filter service life is no more than 3 months, so consumables will have to be purchased and changed at least 4 times a year.

Where to start choosing

You should start choosing a device for a nursery by measuring the room.

You must come to the store with a piece of paper, which will indicate:

• room area;
• ceiling height;
• a brief description of the type of room (how many windows, what the walls are made of, how many upholstered furniture, plants are in the room).

It is also advisable to tell the seller how often you can change the water in the appliance. If you are sitting at home, then the tank may be small, but if the parents are at work all day and the child is in the kindergarten, then it is better to take a device with a large capacity in order to add water less often.

Yevgeny Komarovsky claims that the most difficult thing when choosing in a store is to evaluate the noise effects that a humidifier emits. In the space of a large shopping center, not a single type of device seems to make noise. But after all, it will be used in the bedroom, including working at night. It is important that the device is as quiet as possible.

If you have to choose a humidifier for the first time, you should not immediately take an expensive and technologically complex model, says Komarovsky. Beginners do not need an instance with a control panel, an “on-board computer”, and a host of additional functions. To begin with, you just need to understand how the device is used and why this particular family needs it.

Of no small importance are the reviews of other parents, which can be found on the Internet in parent forums. And the most important thing that mom and dad should remember, who are thinking about choosing such a device: you can’t get sick from a humidifier, you can get sick from its absence. This is especially true for families who live in a temperate continental climate, where winters are harsh and summers are hot.

Where the heaters work for half a year, and then the air conditioners turn on, the air is always significantly drier than the norm, which means that it needs to be moistened. It is easier to do this than to irrigate the nasal mucosa later when the child gets sick.

Dr. Komarovsky does not recommend keeping the humidifier at home on all the time: it should work only when the humidity decreases and becomes less than 50%.

Of all types of devices, Evgeny Komarovsky recommends steam and ultrasonic ones. Moreover, for an infant, there is not much difference which of these devices the parents will buy. Toddlers who are already walking and reaching for everything need a safer device, such as an ultrasound.

Below you can watch the video of Dr. Komarovsky, in which he tells what to look for when buying a humidifier.

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Doll Ukraine, Mariupol

Please tell me. We bought an ultrasonic air humidifier. We started turning it on Day and night when the kids are sleeping. (The eldest daughter is 8 years old, the youngest is 3 years old). After two days of use, the youngest began to have a dry cough (4 days before turning on, the youngest was discharged from the hospital - they were treated for obstructive bronchitis). We were frightened, they stopped turning it on and the cough stopped. How should we be and what is the reason, we thought it would be better for the children with a humidifier. I really look forward to hearing. Thank you.

Elena Russia, Pyatigorsk

Humidity% (it is better to measure in several places in the room),

The temperature is not higher than 20 (it is better to measure in several places in the room),

No dust, wet cleaning,

It is important to comply with ALL of these conditions!

If you moisten the air and not cool it, you get the effect of a sauna (roughly speaking), which is contraindicated for patients with many heart and broncho-pulmonary diseases.

If you do not ventilate, it makes no sense to do something with the air if there is not enough oxygen in it. And from heat with moisture, oxygen is absorbed much worse. And do not blindly trust the readings of the hygrometer built into the humidifier. It's better to buy a separate one. A couple is better. And, for the sake of experiment, measure the humidity in different parts of the room. My old hygrometer showed average humidity, but nevertheless I stubbornly shocked, taking off my semi-synthetic bathrobe! Then I realized that the humidity we have is far from normal!

A bad humidifier can humidify the air around it, but not in the whole room. The important thing is the size of the water particles. Therefore, the humidifier should definitely be ultrasonic at least. And IMHO, 6 liters of water per night is too much! This is for the largest rooms - maximum productivity-12l. per day!

Polina80 Ukraine, Kyiv

Polina80 Ukraine, Kyiv

sonina_mama Russia, Podolsk

Podolnaya Russia, Moscow

Iron Russia, St. Petersburg

Podnebesnovy Russia, St. Petersburg

Marina Ukraine, Dnepropetrovsk

from suffocation, and in the morning I definitely cough. The husband screams that I am arranging a cellar from the apartment. Mom in the morning complains of a deterioration in well-being. They took it to the garage. . After 2 years, the second child was born. I tried to make friends with this device again. During the winter, I turned it on at night 4 times, and the next morning I woke up with a fever. Husband snickers - until moistened! Why it happens? Maybe this thing is not so safe after all? And there are people who are protivopauazana such humidity? And there are no complaints about the device itself. Plows like a beast. 6 liters per night.

Kysya Russia, Apatity

mamochkana Russia, Kazan, buy a hygrometer. Sold in a pet store.

mamochkana Russia, Kazan

Kysya Russia, Apatity

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Kysya Russia, Apatity

shimisha Ukraine, Kyiv

Natalya77 Russia, Krasnoyarsk

18 m / sq., out of desperation, I already ordered an "air wash". Humidity can not be raised above 37%. Batteries are all in wet towels, wet cleaning daily. It remains to bring a bath to the room and pour hot water. The kids of my snot have not passed for 7 days already: ((advise something!

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Which air humidifier to choose Komarovsky

In this article, we will consider information about these devices, as well as dwell on the opinion about Komarovsky humidifiers, reviews, the benefits and harms of these devices.

Today, household humidifiers are extremely popular due to the fact that people were inspired by the information about their need to maintain the correct humidity indoors.

And in fact, for a comfortable existence, the microclimate of the room is important, which includes such concepts as temperature, illumination, air humidity and ionization. However, it is not enough just to purchase a device and plug it into a power outlet. It is necessary to monitor and control these indicators, otherwise you can only aggravate the situation with the microclimate of the room.

Air humidifier reviews benefits and harms

Without a doubt, the humidity of the air in the room is quite a significant factor, especially for a home with small children. Each parent wishes only the best for his child, but, unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a father or mother, with good intentions, to do harm to a child without knowing it.

Before you run to the store for a humidifier, you need to determine if it is needed in your home? It is necessary to understand why it is generally necessary to additionally saturate oxygen with water? Where does the natural moisture in the air go? As it turned out, in a modern house there are two sources that can dry out the air - air conditioning and a heater.

Indoors, the concept of “relative air humidity” is applicable, which determines the amount of water contained per volume of oxygen. Even at school, we were told that in warm air the water capacity is much higher than in cold air. Therefore, when you turn on the heater, the temperature rises and with it the same capacity increases, and the relative humidity value decreases.

The result is insufficient humidity in the room. In the case of using an air conditioner, the temperature of the room decreases, thereby increasing the humidity of the air, after which excess water is removed from the room through the air conditioner. It is this moisture that drips from the drainage tube coming out of the wall of your apartment.

So, it turned out that there is a need to use humidifiers, since during the operation of heating and cooling devices, the humidity in the room is disturbed. So how to humidify the air at home and not harm your health? In the vastness of the network you can find a lot of reviews of dissatisfied users of such devices. They claim the following:

Maxim: We bought this device, after which we noticed that the child began to get sick more often. When it came to bronchitis, we immediately decided to give it up.” No wonder, because high humidity is considered an ideal environment in which pathogens like to develop. And if, in addition to this, there is also an elevated temperature in the room, then this is another favorable factor for bacteria. As we mentioned earlier, the humidity indicator must be carefully monitored, as well as the temperature level. It is best to purchase a hygrometer and monitor this indicator indoors, avoiding oversaturation of the air with water.

Elizabeth: In the summer, it becomes unbearably hot in your home if you use a humidifier. I decided to abandon its use, without it it is much better and easier to breathe. In this matter, a person, most likely, confuses the concepts of "stuffy" and "hot". Remember that a humidifier is not a substitute for airing a room. In addition, in a room where the humidity level is higher, heat is much more difficult to tolerate. In this case, it will be more comfortable where the air is drier. Therefore, it is recommended to use a humidifier in summer only in conjunction with an air conditioner in order to neutralize its effect on indoor humidity.

Ultrasonic humidifier reviews benefits and harms

There is an opinion among the population that ultrasonic humidifiers are harmful because “dead” water comes out of them. It is not true. Ultrasound is not able to affect the structure of water. All that this device does is to affect the liquid with high frequency waves that are not audible to the human ear. However, there are also disadvantages to such devices. When used at home, salt deposits may appear on the surfaces of furniture, household appliances and similar things.

This is due to the fact that this type of humidifier emits into the environment not only water molecules, but also the salts contained in it, unlike steam ones, which leave salt deposits inside the device. To avoid such a negative impact, you only need to use distilled water. By the way, this information is indicated in the user manual that comes with the device.

Are humidifiers harmful?

Let us turn to Komarovsky for an answer to this question. In his speech, he says that these devices can certainly cause harm, but only if they are used incorrectly. Most often this is due to the fact that people do not study the instructions for the device that they have purchased. Each manual contains information about the need for periodic cleaning and disinfection of such devices. Otherwise, bacteria can start to multiply in the liquid, and your room humidifier can become a breeding ground for infection in the house.

How to Humidify the Air in a Room Without a Humidifier

You can increase the humidity in your apartment without the help of a humidifier. There are several simple but effective ways to do this:

1. Arrange tanks filled with water throughout the apartment. It can be both pots and jugs and vases, which will be much more inconspicuous and will not disturb the harmony of your interior.
2. A more effective way is to put basins of liquid on the battery. Thus, the water will evaporate much faster and the humidity in the room will rise faster than in the first case.
3. You can build a humidifier yourself using a fan (cooler from a computer) that is built into a plastic container with water. Also, for better effect, this tank can be placed on the battery.
4. Another great way to increase humidity is to dry your laundry indoors. The water contained in the fibers of the fabrics will evaporate and saturate the air in your home.
5. Having houseplants is also another natural moisturizer. Houseplants need regular watering. Water from the soil is consumed not only for their nutrition, but also largely evaporates into the environment.

Dr. Komarovsky about air humidifiers

A humidifier helps to maintain the humidity required by the Sanitary Norms and Regulations in the room. Dryness is the main problem that determines childhood morbidity. This is especially evident in children's institutions with the onset of the heating season. Heated air loses moisture, infections appear that are difficult for the child's body to fight. Therefore, you can’t do without special devices, and a humidifier is considered the best option.

SARS and the choice of humidifier

The well-known pediatrician Dr. Komarovsky claims that dry indoor air is contraindicated for children for a number of reasons:

• dries the skin;
• complicates the work of the respiratory system;
• irritates mucous membranes;
• complicates the course of SARS, bacterial diseases.

Attention! If a viral infection is found in the house, it is necessary to provide the necessary microclimate parameters: air temperature - 18-20 ° C and humidity - 50-70%. Compliance with such a regimen and proper organization of ventilation will help not to resort to the use of strong drugs.

At high humidity (more than 70%), mold fungi appear and multiply - sources of allergic reactions. To prevent this, you need to control the moisture with a hygrometer.

Humidifiers for work use:

• cold steam;
• hot steam;
• ionizing effect on air;
• ultrasonic vibrations.

An air purifier will help optimize the improvement of the situation in the house: with a decrease in the concentration of dust, it will become easier to breathe. At the same time, it is taken into account that for any of the devices (moisturizing, cleansing) the effective range is 1.5 - 2 m. Therefore, it is necessary to change their position as often as possible. This is easy to do, because. the compact device can be adapted even in a small baby's room: the humidifier is placed directly at the baby's bed.

What humidifier is needed - how to choose: Komarovsky advises

ultrasonic device. Silent operation is a weighty argument in its favor. Other positive features include:

• safe operation;
• analysis of air parameters in automatic mode;
• making adjustments;
• the possibility of using an additional option - air purification.

The operation of an ultrasonic device is based on the splitting of water coming from a special storage tank into small particles. At the same time, the built-in air blower takes it from the room and feeds it for mixing inside the freshener. There is saturation with moisture. The wet composition is then fed back into the room.

The ultrasonic device today is considered the most expensive, but also the most effective. Consumes electricity economically. To make the air in the children's room really useful, you need to use water to fill the humidifier:

• distilled - the best, but also the most expensive option;
• bottled product;
• liquid purified by household filters, especially a reverse osmosis system;
• boiled and settled liquid, freed from precipitated hardness salts.

By the way! It is hardness salts that cause the appearance of a whitish coating on office equipment, furniture and other surfaces.

What other humidifiers can you use?

If an ultrasound device is not affordable, there are a number of other technologies. They also improve the humidity regime in the room, bringing it to the required 50-70%. These are cheaper and quite efficient installations.

Classic (traditional)

They work noisily, only for humidification, using a water tank, a fan and paper cassettes, without regulating the degree of air saturation with moisture. They are easy to install, operate and maintain. They are inexpensive. Energy efficient. The process of evaporation of the liquid occurs in the on state. The maximum potential is an increase in air humidity up to 60%.

Steam

The liquid evaporates as it is heated to a temperature of 50-80°C by electric heating elements. Depending on the type of model, daily water consumption can reach up to 17 liters, bringing the humidity level to a maximum saturation of 100%. Therefore, it is used together with a humidistat to avoid waterlogging. Automatically, with the help of sensors, the decrease in the water level in the tank, as well as the moisture content in the air of the room, is monitored. The humidifier turns on when its critical minimum level is reached. Steam installations should be positioned where access to the child is closed for his personal safety.

Ionizers

To improve air purification in an apartment, an air ionizer is often provided in steam, as well as traditional humidifiers. Its functions:

• saturate the air space of the room with negative ions, which strengthens sleep and improves well-being;
• eliminate unpleasant odors;
• fight microorganisms in the air;
• increase the body's resistance to colds, allergic diseases;
• strengthen immunity and reduce allergic manifestations.
• activate gas exchange in the body.

Special models of ionizers appeared in the distribution network, in which a separate program is provided for children. It is balanced for the concentration of ions to be adhered to, which simplifies the use of the instrument.

There are a number of restrictions that are necessarily indicated in the instructions for the ionizer, taken into account before installing it. The main ones are:

• individual intolerance to charged particles by the body;
• malignant or benign neoplasms in apartment residents;
• dusty environment, aggravating the penetration of dust particles into the lungs, etc.

If this concerns a nursery, then the ionizer should be oriented in the room so that it does not blow on the child, creating discomfort for him. This should not be the head of the crib or a place on the table. If these and other contraindications are absent, then the ionizer in the apartment is a necessary and useful thing.

Humidifiers: what influences the choice

What you need to pay attention to before choosing a humidifier for an apartment:

• Area. A model designed for a standard 25 "square" nursery room or a more powerful unit for humidifying the entire apartment is suitable.
• Company manufacturer. It is better to trust well-known established brands.
• Security. Ultrasound devices are out of competition here.
• Practicality. Here the best option is ultrasonic, although a steam device can also be considered.
• Number of additional options (remote control, built-in hygrometer, display, etc.).
• Price. Depends on the type of model and functionality.
• Clear documentation for maintenance and operation.

Dr. Komarovsky's recommendations boil down to the fact that the humidifier model (steam or ultrasonic) does not play a significant role in organizing the humidity regime in the children's room. The main thing is that the device constantly performs its functions in combination with the mandatory ventilation of the premises.

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Does a humidifier help if a child is sick? How often should it be turned on? And which one is better to choose - with hot steam, with cold, with an ionizer?

It's not a humidifier that helps, it's the right humidity. In the room where there is a child with any variant of acute respiratory infections, the relative humidity should be from 50 to 70%. If the air is dry (or even more dangerous - dry and warm), this greatly increases the risk of complications and prevents the body from fighting viruses and bacteria. It goes without saying that it is absolutely impossible to maintain optimal air humidity, especially at the height of the heating season, without special devices. The best such device is a humidifier. The safest, most convenient, silent and efficient ultrasonic humidifier. The use of a humidifier is not an end in itself, it must be turned on exactly when the air humidity drops below 50%. And turn off when it is above 70%.

How to humidify the air and ventilate the room at the same time? As soon as the window closes, the temperature becomes degrees. Opening the window, moisten the street.

Unfortunately, at low air temperatures outside, it is almost impossible to ventilate the room and leave the air in the room moist. Therefore, in winter, it is necessary to achieve a decrease in the temperature in the room, mainly by acting on the heat source - the battery. You need to turn on the faucet, if there is one, in extreme cases, close the battery with a thick blanket, foam plastic, or anything that your imagination is enough for. This will allow you to maintain the optimum temperature in the room without constantly opening the windows.

We have such a situation. Last week, my husband and I raised the issue of purchasing a humidifier for the group in the kindergarten. We agreed on the issue with the educator and the nurse. Everyone was not against it, and the nurse even said that a humidifier was needed. We were even ready to pay half the cost ourselves (the rest of the parents would have chipped in too). The birth was to take place tomorrow. meeting. Now the husband came from the kindergarten and said that the nurse called the sanitary and epidemiological station, and they said literally: “You can’t use humidifiers in the kindergarten, because it can be harmful to some children. Better buy a quartz lamp. It is clear that this issue will never be raised in the kindergarten, because who wants to conflict with the sanitary and epidemiological station. And we wanted to send our youngest child to kindergarten in the spring 🙁

Are there really any orders or laws of the Ministry of Health related to these humidifiers, or is it all taken from the ceiling to remove responsibility? I don’t know if the nurse coordinated this issue with the Kharkiv or Dergachev sanitary and epidemiological station. We live in Dergachi. What now? No one will be especially persistent and run around the authorities, there is no time.

There are no orders-laws specifically relating to humidifiers, and cannot exist.

It is not the presence of a humidifier that is regulated, but the indicators of air humidity. And the sanitation station, and the children, and the parents, and even personally Dr. Komarovsky absolutely do not care if there is a humidifier in the kindergarten or not. The main thing is that the humidity of the air meets the standards.

You, or rather the kindergarten staff, can provide the necessary (regulated by the sanitation station) humidity in any way you like: you can often wash the floors, you can hang wet towels on the radiators, you can walk around with a spray bottle all day. You, in the end, can take advantage of the achievements of civilization and purchase a humidifier.

Humidifier cannot be contraindicated for anyone (“harmful for some children”). Air humidity that does not correspond to the norm may be contraindicated.

What is the whole horror of what is happening in general and what you described in particular:

The nurse (!!) is not afraid to demonstrate her own illiteracy and calls the SES, where anonymous consultants demonstrate even greater illiteracy;

Parents trust the health of their children to such "specialists";

To achieve normal air for your children means "to conflict with the sanitary and epidemiological station."

It is especially sad that all these especially wise "prohibitors" remain unknown and unpunished.

And here's to find out:

Number and location of the kindergarten;

The name of the especially caring nurse;

Surname and position of an unknown consultant from SES.

And I would forward this information to the appropriate authorities. And we would (maybe) wait for an answer.

And there would be less for one consultant, since it is easy to be smart on the phone, but it is difficult to be responsible for your words.

Is ultrasound harmful? In medicine and in everyday life? I was given an ultrasonic washing machine as a gift. The husband claims that he is dangerous and has a harmful effect on a person. If this is true, then can it be used in a room where adults and children do not go?

Actually, it is not. Ultrasonic laundry detergents, like other ultrasonic household devices (for example, ultrasonic humidifiers), are quite safe. And if the devices are used in a room where adults and children do not go, then they are doubly safe. The harm of ultrasound has been proven with its regular (daily, many hours) exposure to the tissues of the human body. Not without reason, after all, doctors who constantly work on ultrasound diagnostic devices receive a premium for harmfulness. But the episodic direct effect of ultrasound on the human body and the systematic indirect effect (that is, not on a person, but on an object or air with which a person will then come into contact) is not at all harmful.

The child fell ill - 1 year 3 months. Symptoms - runny nose, cough, temperature 37.6. A week ago we were presented with an air humidifier - we have been constantly using it to this day. The husband and mother-in-law state that the child has become ill because of the humidifier and that the use of the humidifier should be stopped immediately. Are they right?

Symptoms of a runny nose, cough and fever are signs of a viral infection. What does the humidifier have to do with viruses and their entry into the body of a child is not clear. The main thing is that the humidifier does not just work, but that you control the humidity in the room. Humidity should be between 50 and 70%. Those. Once again, I draw your attention: it is not the fact of the operation of the humidifier that is important, but the work to achieve a very specific goal.

Science has proven the systematic impact of environmental factors on human health. So, the microclimate is the most important factor influencing the human body in rooms, especially in residential ones. The main characteristics of the microclimate include temperature, indoor air mobility, and its humidity. The temperature regime is controlled using the climate technology that is popular today, air mobility can be achieved through ventilation, as well as getting rid of excess air humidity with its help. But few people think about the dangers of exposure to dry air on the body. Especially when it comes to children's health.

Does a child need a humidifier and why

Most of the time the child spends at home. Especially in the first years of life. The body and the immune system are just beginning to form and get acquainted with the outside world, to learn everything new. Therefore, it is especially important to organize the right microclimatic conditions for the baby. This will contribute to its normal development.

Reducing the level of humidity below the standard is a factor that has an extremely negative impact on human health. The optimum air humidity is determined scientifically and is regulated by regulatory documentation, namely SanPiN 2.1.2.2645-10 "Sanitary and epidemiological requirements for living conditions in residential buildings and premises" dated August 15, 2010. So, the normal humidity index varies from 40 to 60% in the cold season and up to 65% in the warm season.

Measurement of air humidity is carried out by means of a hygrometer. Hygrometer - a device for measuring the level of air humidity

The visible signs of dry air are:

• the occurrence of static discharges when touching various objects;
• wilting of indoor plants;
• dry skin and mucous membranes;
• a general decrease in immunity in all family members;
• drowsiness, general lethargy, etc.

With prolonged exposure to the child's body, overdried air causes a number of negative and sometimes irreversible consequences:

• Due to the overdrying of the mucous membranes, the body's defenses suffer, and a decrease in immunity is observed.
• Systematic irritation of the respiratory tract greatly increases the risk of viral or bacterial infections and inflammatory diseases.
• There is congestion in the sinuses, which prevents the child from breathing normally.
• There is a risk of allergic reactions and a tendency to diseases of the skin.
• The quality of sleep decreases and there is a general decline in strength.

In order to protect the health of babies, the Association of Pediatricians recommends artificially humidifying the air when its humidity level is below a critical point. To maintain a comfortable level of humidity, a humidifier was created.

Types of humidifiers: their advantages and disadvantages

There are several types of humidifiers:

• cold evaporation humidifiers;
• steam humidifiers;
• ultrasonic humidifiers;
• washing humidifiers;
• climate systems.

Cold evaporation humidifiers are the most unpretentious. Air humidification occurs by natural evaporation.
A schematic representation of the design of a cold evaporative humidifier will help you understand how it works.

Water is poured into the tank, from where it is fed in portions to the evaporators. The air circulates in the device through the operation of the fan. The evaporators in this type of humidifier also act as filters that additionally purify the humidified air. The material of manufacture of evaporators directly depends on the cost of the humidifier.

The principle of operation of steam humidifiers is to evaporate water through heating.
Humidification with this type of device occurs through hot steam

In this case, water from the tank enters the pan, from where it evaporates through the action of the heating element.

The essence of the operation of ultrasonic humidifiers is somewhat different from the first two types.
Ultrasonic humidifiers are the most popular

Water from the tank enters the ultrasonic membrane, where it turns into tiny particles. Through myriads of drops of water, air is passed under pressure, thereby moistening.

Humidifiers-washers do a good job of humidifying the air. During the humidification process, air is passed through a string of rotating disk filters, thereby providing additional high-quality purification of humidified air.
The schematic representation of the humidifier-washing device clearly demonstrates the presence of a number of additional features

In addition to moisturizing and cleaning, humidifiers-washers have the function of air ionization and, if desired, its aromatization.

Climatic complexes have the ability to influence all components of the microclimate, and not just the humidity of the air.
Climatic complexes can affect all components of the microclimate in the room

So, the device is able to control the level of humidity and air quality, create the mobility of air masses and regulate the temperature.

When performing one function, all types of humidifiers differ in the principle of operation, belonging to different price segments, and a set of technical characteristics. Each type is good in its own way and each has its drawbacks:

Children's humidifiers as a product segment: a marketing ploy or a special technology?

Currently, children's air humidifiers are presented as a separate category on the climate technology market. The leaders in the production of humidifiers for the children's room are:

• B. Well (Great Britain) is a company that creates affordable and high-quality medical devices.
• Ramili (Great Britain) is a brand specializing in the creation of children's goods.
• Ballu (China) is one of the leaders in the creation of climate equipment.
• Crane (USA) is a well-known manufacturer of climate control equipment.
• Royal Clima (China) is a manufacturer of climatic equipment.

It is appropriate to note that the basic principle of operation of a children's air humidifier is no different from the rest. But the features of its design are designed for use in a children's room. So, most of the children's humidifiers are ultrasonic with a minimum noise level. They are characterized by small size and weight. Often in models of children's humidifiers there is a function of air aromatization through essential oils, etc. Often, devices for use in a children's room are equipped with a night light.

Features of choosing a humidifier for children

Regardless of whether it will be a children's humidifier or without an age orientation, the choice of a device for a child's room must be approached with great care and take into account all possible nuances.

1. First of all, the device must be safe for the child. A steam humidifier is not the best solution for a child's room. If, nevertheless, the choice fell on the steam model, it should be placed out of reach for the child, in order to avoid burn injuries.
2. It is recommended to opt for models that do not have easily removable small parts.
3. The device should be as silent as possible, in view of the possibility of its operation during the child's sleep.
4. A model with a built-in hygrometer will make it easier to control the humidity in the room.
5. Auto-shutoff upon reaching a predetermined level, as well as its auto-maintenance, will ensure normal humidity in the children's room.
6. It is important to pay attention to the convenience of unscrewing the water tank in order to carry out the procedures necessary for the safe operation of the device (washing the tank, changing water, etc.).
7. The volume of the water tank must be chosen strictly based on the size of the children's room. Otherwise, the device will not cope with the task or overfulfill it.
8. The rotary atomizer will contribute to a more uniform humidification of the air.
9. The presence of cleaning filters in the device will allow, in parallel with air humidification, to reduce the concentration of pathogenic bacteria in it and minimize the content of suspensions.
10. The design of the device and the presence of additional functions (night light, etc.) should be chosen based on the age and needs of the child.

When choosing a humidifier for a child, it is useful to study the reviews of people who already have experience in using similar devices, as well as to get acquainted with the recommendations of professional and reputable medical professionals and the advice of competent experts who are not personally interested in selling certain types of humidifiers.

Video material: pediatrician of the highest category Komarovsky E.O. how to choose the right humidifier for your child

Overview of popular models of air humidifiers for a children's room: features and reviews

According to the Yandex.Market service, the most popular models of air humidifiers for a children's room with a rating of 5/5 are:

1. Cost: 1891 rub. The Ballu UHB-260 Hello Kitty Aroma humidifier is also equipped with an air aromatization function

• ultrasonic humidifier;
• power 12 W;
• aromatization function;
• work from the network.

Pros: Small, easy to clean, doesn't stagnate, scents well Cons: None Comment: Great humidifier and scent in a room, but don't expect this little one to raise your humidity to the sky First of all, it's a fragrance! But I took it only for its size, since I have a large humidifier, and I’ll tell you that it’s super inconvenient when you just need to maintain the humidity level, and not thoroughly moisturize, since water quickly stagnates in it, due to large volumes, and an unpleasant smell appears, and washing it is a whole thing, and in this it quickly evaporates, and washing it is generally easier than ever. I am very satisfied with the purchase

Ekaterina Taran

https://market.yandex.ru/product/10987566?show-uid=348541573734206724016010&nid=54979&context=search

2. Humidifier General GH-2516A Cost: 3360r.

• humidifier;
• capacity: 6 l;
• service area 40 sq.m
• change in the flow of humidified air;
• speed control;
• work from the network.

Pros: Very fast delivery, works well. Kid loves it Cons: Haven't found it yet Comment: Thanks for the fast shipping

Svetlana Dunaeva

https://market.yandex.ru/product/7700733?show-uid=348561293163003442516039&nid=54979&context=search

• ultrasonic humidifier;
• capacity: 3 l;
• speed control;
• work from the network.

Advantages: cartoonish (just right for a child's room), can be placed anywhere, moisturizes well and is not noisy Disadvantages: not found Comment: So that my daughter does not cough due to dry air, I decided to buy a humidifier. I saw this model by chance and decided to take it because, due to the cartoon design, it fits perfectly into the nursery. And she didn’t lose, the device can’t have a child, she put it on the closet so that her daughter wouldn’t get it. Humidifies the air well, a noticeable difference in a room where there is no humidifier. Ballu UHB-270 M Winnie Pooh has been running for three months now and so far so good.

Nastasia the Pious

https://market.yandex.ru/product/13003651?show-uid=348554258836400038516022&nid=54979&qrfrom=4&context=search

4. Humidifier Ballu UHB-275 E Winnie Pooh Cost: 4490r.

• ultrasonic humidifier;
• capacity: 3.2 l;
• power 20 W;
• serviced area 35 m 2 ;
• speed control;
• work from the network.

Advantages: design, convenience Disadvantages: not found Comment: the child began to constantly form crusts in the nose, the doctor advised him to buy a humidifier. And you know, it helped, there were practically no crusts! The Ballu UHB-275 E Winnie Pooh is just perfect for the children's room, the child was glad that this device looks like a teddy bear. It is very convenient to turn off the humidifier on a timer. We have good water, so we don’t use a cleaning cartridge, but the noiselessness is very pleasing, it does not disturb daytime sleep.

Vera Suhar

https://market.yandex.ru/product/13003655?show-uid=348545624319259538316035&nid=54979&context=search

5. Cost: 4990r. Humidifier Ballu UHB-280 M Mickey Mouse is equipped with speed control

• ultrasonic humidifier;
• capacity: 3 l;
• serviced area 20 m 2 ;
• speed control;
• work from the network.

Pros: Interesting design. This humidifier is inexpensive. Does its job well. After we started working, the humidity is always at the right level. Easy to use - just add water to make it work. Cons: None. Comment: We chose it together with our daughter in the store. I thought at first to take a humidifier from another company more expensive, but my daughter liked the design so much that they took it all the same. And it's good that we bought this one and did not spend extra money. Because this humidifier works well, we now have the humidity within the normal range and it's easier to breathe at home. I don't see the point in more expensive humidifiers.

Natalia Admiralova

https://market.yandex.ru/product/13004196?show-uid=348545624319259538316015&nid=54979&context=search

Low levels of humidity in a living space can cause serious harm to a child's health, especially with prolonged exposure. Therefore, if such a problem exists, parents should seriously think about purchasing a humidifier. The device will contribute to the normal development of the baby, reduce the likelihood of numerous diseases. If the child is already sick, the humidifier will help to overcome the illness more easily and quickly. The device will help, if not completely eliminate, then repeatedly reduce the risk of allergies. A normal level of humidity will be the key to a good restful sleep, as well as add strength and good mood for active development and knowledge of the world around. And what could be more precious for parents than health and a happy gleam in the eyes of children.

For the first time, we seriously thought about the humidity of the air in our apartment, having read the book by Dr. Komarovsky, respected by us, “The Health of the Child and the Common Sense of His Relatives”, preparing for the birth of our son. No, of course, we have noticed before that many of our indoor flowers, with which all our windows are filled, do not survive until the end of the heating season, but we did not take any active steps to correct the situation. Dr. Komarovsky writes that the optimal relative room should be 50-70% (better than 60%, and for a patient with a respiratory infection - 70%), but in winter during the heating season, indoor air humidity is usually two times lower than recommended. Therefore, when making repairs in the apartment, we installed regulators on the batteries and thought that this would solve the problem. But, despite the regulators, as well as the two aquariums with fish that we have, we realized that the problem was not completely solved. The flowers began to feel better, but still not good enough, the water in the aquarium continued to evaporate, although a little slower than before. The child often asked for water, the nasal mucosa dried up and we often got sick with SARS. Therefore, I was delighted when they brought us the Philips HU4802/01 humidifier.

My son was also happy and wanted to open the box as soon as possible. First of all, we read the instructions and chose a suitable place for installation. We didn’t think of anything better than putting the device on a wide window sill in the bedroom, because you need to find a place so that the child does not knock over the humidifier. The window in the bedroom overlooks the loggia, and the radiator does not fry much, it is muted to maintain the optimum temperature in the apartment at 21 degrees Celsius.

The device is easy to use and the instructions are clear. They poured water, connected it to the outlet, turned on the device itself. The sensors are clear and understandable: you can adjust humidity, speed, set a timer. When the desired air humidity is reached, the indicator will glow blue, and then the device will simply maintain this humidity.

It turned out that the humidity in the apartment is not quite low, about 40%, but I wanted more. Humidity of 50% was reached after 9 hours. But since our beloved doctor believes that it is better to keep the air humidity at 60%, we decided not to stop there. Since then, for three weeks now, we have been trying to reach a humidity of 60%, but apparently this will not happen quickly: the apartment is three-room, the interior doors do not close, and all objects in our apartment must first be saturated with moisture. In addition, when we go for a walk, we turn off the humidifier, open the window and ventilate the apartment.

Now, twice a day, we fill the humidifier with tap water (there are two ways to fill it: bring and pour water into it from a certain container, or pour directly into the bowl of the humidifier from the tap).

If the water in the device runs out, then the indicator starts flashing in advance, informing about it, and when it runs out completely, the device turns off, i.e. "Protection from a fool" is available and works (verified). At night, we turn on the silent mode (although it is not very noisy in normal mode, it makes much quieter noise than our aquariums). Once every two weeks, it is recommended to rinse the water bowl and filter, which is not at all burdensome.

Disadvantages? So far, I haven't been able to find them! Is that not enough scoreboard with information about what is the current humidity of the environment. But we can fix it! Firstly, I know that Philips has another humidifier model with such an information board, and secondly, you can simply purchase a hygrometer.

So, after three weeks of using the Philips HU4802/01 humidifier, we managed to achieve a relative humidity of more than 50% in the apartment. It became easier to breathe, you feel yourself on the Mediterranean coast. The nasal mucosa does not dry out, our child walks without snot! The water in the aquarium began to evaporate much more slowly, and the flowers began to feel noticeably better, I even began to water them less often, only once a week. I am glad that we have such a device!

How did people ever live without a humidifier? Well, before there were no disposable diapers and automatic washing machines. In the apartment, from morning to evening, they washed, boiled and dried diapers constantly, thus increasing the humidity of the environment. However, even now you can do without a humidifier: often do wet cleaning and rinse your nose, use a spray bottle, put open water containers around the apartment, install aquariums and decorative fountains. But getting and using a humidifier is much easier!

When a person coughs, unpleasant symptoms are tormented. This process is especially difficult for children: they become capricious, lose their appetite, and do not sleep well. Many doctors claim that they appear due to the very dry air in the room and recommend moistening it.

However, sometimes high humidity causes an increase in seizures. This article will discuss whether a humidifier can cause a cough and why?

In winter, many are faced with the fact that the air in their apartments or houses is too dry. Because of this, irritations in the nasopharynx begin, a cough may appear in combination with colds or infectious diseases.

It is very important to ensure that the air is not too dry., since in this case the cough will be dry for a long time, sputum will not be able to come out and the person will get complications in the form of or.

To do this, it is necessary to ventilate the room, do wet cleaning. Today, special devices that humidify dry air are very popular.

Pediatricians believe that a humidifier when a child coughs has only positive effects. However, this is not always the case such devices have their drawbacks:

• when using ultrasonic air humidification, a person develops a strong cough, body temperature rises, severe complications develop;
• very often on the furniture you can see white traces of plaque;
• water must be changed every day;
• if the appliance is not in use, it must be completely dry inside;
• be sure to treat with special antimicrobial agents.

Very often, a person is faced with the fact that he suddenly developed a cough from a humidifier, his body temperature rises. These problems appear spontaneously, and also disappear after stopping the use of the device. What could be the reason for this, and what measures should be taken?

Opinion and advice of Dr. Komarovsky on cough from a humidifier in children

As mentioned above, pediatricians advise the use of humidifiers when treating coughs in young children.

They have undeniable positive aspects, help and contribute to the rapid recovery of the baby. What does Dr. Komarovsky think about this?

Evgeny Olegovich claims that with ARVI in a child air humidity should be at least 50-70%, otherwise the risk of complications increases.

To maintain this indicator in the norm, he recommends using a special ultrasonic humidifier. Today, there are many brands and manufacturers of these devices and everyone can find the right one for him.

In this case, it is very important to follow all the points of the instructions for the devices: regularly change replaceable cartridges, water, wash the device. This will help reduce the risk of pathogens growing inside the humidifier.

In principle, when used correctly, an ultrasonic humidifier does not cause any complications. The appearance or intensification of coughing fits is possible only if the device is used improperly. In this case, it is recommended to give water from it to the sanitary-epidemiological laboratory for bacteriological analysis.

In case of detection of pathogenic microflora, it is necessary to disinfect the humidifier and the room in which it is used. Therefore, the question of why coughing from a humidifier can be given an unequivocal answer: due to improper operation of the device.

When it is not worth saving, it is better to give preference to good manufacturers. This fact is especially important in the treatment of young patients, since the risk of complications in this case is very high.

In addition to humidifiers, you can increase the level of humidity in the room with the help of regular ventilation, wet cleaning.

You can also hang a damp towel on the batteries, which, as it dries, will humidify the air in the room. The easiest way is to spray with water from a conventional spray bottle. This can be done together with the child in the form of a game.

Conclusion

The level of humidity in the room is very important in the treatment of colds and infectious diseases. To control this indicator, it is recommended to hang a special hygrometer in the room. Experts recommend using special ultrasonic humidifiers, which help to achieve the required level of 50-70%.

At the same time, it is imperative to fulfill all the requirements for their operation, regularly change the water and treat with disinfectant solutions. Only in this case, these devices bring positive results and reduce the risk of complications.

Air humidifiers play an important role in our lives, helping to create an exceptional microclimate at home for the health of the whole family. Especially often resort to the acquisition of these devices in the cold seasons. At this time, the heating system and additional devices for heating the room are switched on to the maximum, the side effect of which is a strong drying of the air. If we are talking about a children's room, then the optimal humidity should be 40-60%, and if the baby often has acute respiratory infections, then from 50 to 70%. Before you come to the store and choose a humidifier, you should familiarize yourself with the basic principles of operation of these devices, their varieties, and also remember that improper operation can lead to even more undesirable consequences than dry air in a child's room.

When Should You Buy a Humidifier?

A real boom in the field of sales of air humidifiers begins in our country at the time of the onset of cold weather. Caring parents know that during the heating season, the humidity in the apartments is about 20%, which is similar to the level of humidity in the desert.

Some mothers and fathers believe that if the room is well ventilated in winter, then it is saturated with moist air, therefore, the problem goes away on its own. But in fact, with such ventilation, the level of humidity in the room does not increase, the air only cools.

Humidifiers are needed under such conditions:

A humidifier is a must for those who are prone to frequent viral diseases.

• if the family has allergies, especially if the child suffers from allergies;
• if the baby has restless sleep, he is capricious and restless;
• the child often suffers from a variety of viral diseases;
• children's skin becomes dry and flaky.

This all happens because dry air dries out the mucous membranes, causing irritation and innervating them. As a result, the nasal mucosa dries up and a crust forms on it, as if with a cold - this complicates breathing, and also creates a favorable environment for the reproduction of bacteria. Due to the dryness of the air in the room, especially in the nursery, the baby's immunity is significantly reduced, frequent colds begin to occur, and sometimes even asthma attacks.

What are humidifiers

Before you begin to study the principles of operation of humidifiers, you should understand that each of the devices has different functions, principles of operation and maintenance, and, of course, cost. Some of the types of such specialized equipment are not recommended for use in children's rooms. It is important to understand that the humidifier will only pay off if it is operated correctly, as well as timely replacement of cartridges, water and other necessary maintenance.

If the machine for cleaning and humidifying the air is not equipped with a special device - a hydrometer that allows you to measure the level of humidity in the room, then it should be purchased separately, because too humid air is just as harmful as overdried.

Humidifiers are very diverse, and each has its pros and cons, the main types include:

• devices that humidify the air with cold or hot steam;
• ultrasonic and ionized humidifiers;
• "air washers" and climatic complexes.

Photo gallery: Types of air humidifiers.

Steam humidifier
ultrasonic humidifier
Air ionizer
"Washing" of air

The first ones work according to the following principle: the air is driven by a built-in fan through a special mesh that moisturizes and partially cleans it. If a heating element is built into the steam device, then the air is heated, which kills microbes to a greater extent, and also allows the appliance to be used as a heater. The main advantage of this class of devices is low cost, the absence of replaceable filters, which reduces the cost of its operation, as well as low energy consumption. However, hot steam appliances are undesirable for use in children's rooms, since they emit a hot stream of air that can cause burns. Such humidifiers do not have automatic adjustments and in order to maintain the balance of moisture in the room, they should be constantly monitored.

Ultrasonic devices operate on the principle of decomposing water droplets into a mist, quickly saturating the room and creating a favorable living environment. This type of humidifier is equipped with additional functions that allow you to set the necessary parameters to maintain a certain level of humidity, etc. Ultrasonic machines are the most popular on the market, but their use in children's rooms is prohibited if the baby is under 4 years old. This is a very smart and easy-to-use technique, however, it has several disadvantages:

• high price level;
• if untreated water was poured into the device, then during operation, everything in the room is covered with white “frost”;
• the cost of maintenance and accessories is also high.

Purified water (left) and tap water (right) after electrolysis

As for ionized humidifiers, this is more of an additional feature than a separate class of devices for improving the microenvironment. A feature of this process is the saturation of the air with negatively charged ions, which not only has a positive effect on human health, but also creates a feeling of the past rain. It immediately becomes easy to breathe in the room, and the air is like mountain air. This addition can be equipped with any humidifier, from steam to ultrasonic.

The next class of appliances is the "air washer", which is an excellent option for those who live in cities with a high level of environmental pollution. The sink has rather large dimensions due to its high functionality and efficiency in cleaning and humidifying the air in the room. The principle of its operation lies in the complex processing of air masses, which go through the following stages:

• air is sucked into the device with the help of a special fan;
• getting into the drum, the air mass is processed with the help of cleaning discs, on which all the dust, resins remain and pathogenic microorganisms die;
• the drum contains a small amount of water, which carries out the humidification process.

The device is very convenient to use due to the large number of useful functions that allow it to be used in children's rooms without age restrictions. One of the biggest cons is the very high price of the product.

Humidifier in the children's room

Perhaps ideal in every sense, except for the price, is the climate complex, but when it comes to the health of the child, then saving is not always important. The device has an incredible number of functional features, due to which it is able to replace a huge variety of different devices:

• cleaner;
• fan;
• heater;
• air conditioner;
• humidifier;
• ionizer.

Its developers paid special attention to air purification, making the device a way out for a quiet life not only for ordinary families, but also for parents whose children are allergic. The device, in addition to the classic air purification from particles, dust particles and odors, allows you to destroy all kinds of bacteria and allergens that are so harmful to the baby.

How to choose a humidifier for a nursery

It is impossible to unequivocally answer the question regarding the choice of a specific type or model of a household appliance for this purpose. Everything depends on the purpose of its use, as well as individual preferences and consumer confidence of the buyer.

How to choose a humidifier for a nursery?

If this household appliance is purchased in order to prevent possible colds in a child or to maintain an optimal level of humidity in a nursery, then the most ordinary steam engines will do. But if the child suffers from allergies or other diseases that require additional air treatment in the room, then it is better to buy an “air cleaner” or a climate complex.

There are the following parameters that can guide you when choosing a humidifier:

• the power and performance of the machine should be proportional to the volume of the room. It is best if a full volume of air passes through the technique in one hour. In order to calculate the volume of air mass, it is necessary to multiply the height of the ceilings by the total area of ​​​​the room;
• it is important to pay attention to the volume of the water tank, as this indicator will determine the possible operating time of the device. For continuous operation throughout the night, four to five liters of purified water are usually enough;
• make sure that the machine has moderate water consumption. To perform a full range of tasks for this technique, an average of eight to twelve liters of water is consumed per day;
• if the device is purchased for a children's room, then such a parameter as the noise level during its operation is extremely important. The most optimal would be the version of the technique that has the "sleep" function, which allows you to leave the device to work at night, when the baby is dreaming;
• ask about accessories, such as removable cleaning filters. It is important to find out what exactly filters can protect against, what is their validity period and where they can be purchased for replacement;

And don't forget to change your humidifier filters regularly.

Naturally, the functional potential of the machine will provide not only productivity in work, but also ease of use. The use of technology will be facilitated by a function such as automatic on / off, which works similarly to a timer. The automatic monitoring function to ensure that the humidity level does not exceed the norm will help out perfectly, allowing you not to worry that the nursery will become too damp. This potential of household appliances will save time and nerves during its operation, creating a healthy microclimate in the house where healthy children should grow up.

Video: Humidifier - Dr. Komarovsky