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Humidificadores y la salud - Overview

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Salud y humidificadores; Uso de un humidificador para resfriados; Los humidificadores y los resfriados

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El hecho de aumentar la humedad en el hogar ayuda a eliminar el aire seco que puede irritar e inflamar los conductos en la nariz y la garganta. El aire humidificado puede aliviar las molestias producidas por los resfriados y la gripe. El uso de un humidificador en el hogar puede ayudar a aliviar una congestión nasal y puede igualmente servir para disolver el moco de manera que usted lo pueda expectorar.

Consejos para el uso de un humidificador:

  • Utilice siempre un humidificador de vapor frío (vaporizador), especialmente para los niños. Los humidificadores de vapor caliente pueden causar quemaduras si una persona se acerca demasiado.
  • Coloque el humidificador a varios pies de distancia de la cama.
  • No ponga en funcionamiento un humidificador por mucho tiempo. Si las superficies del cuarto están constantemente mojadas o húmedas al tacto, los hongos y el moho pueden proliferar, lo cual puede causar problemas respiratorios en algunas personas.
  • Los humidificadores se deben vaciar y limpiar diariamente, dado que las bacterias se pueden multiplicar en aguas estancadas.
  • Reviewed last on: 11/12/2010
  • Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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