Asthma & Humidifiers...

My son was a seasonal asthmas sufferer (bronicial spasms)
and as a seasonal asthma sufferer myself... Cool mist humidifer.
Warm steam makes it harder for us to breath.
Hope that helps.

Also Do some research on those hot infared saunas.
That is great for my asthmas.

Don't know why the difference.

But Hot Steam... I can't breathe.

Hope that helps.
Some other things we did for our son. We built a house Geo Thermal... and oh my what a difference. He practially stopped with his bronical spasms.

They also told me no carpet... but that was before out geo thermal.

What I notice with myself and seasonal asthma... is once I close up the house and the air conditioning goes off... it comes on... my asthma.
P.

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My son was diagnosed with asthma when he was 18 months. Our doctor recommended a warm mist humidifier. My son's asthma presented itself mainly as a cough, but when the humidifier is on it really helps. I also wet dust his room very often to keep dust levels down. I just dampen my duster with water so that it catches more dust instead of the dust just being in the air.

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Hi Vicki,
I commend you for being proactive with your son's health! Other than dust what are his triggers?
What other strategies are you working on to prevent asthma?

warmly,
M.

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Hello V., When my son was little he had severe asthma. Molds and dust mites where what he reacted to the worst. The cool air mist is the best, but if your little one is allergic to mold then any moisture can become a problem. Make sure any mist does not get directed onto the walls, as mold will grow there. Use a hepa filter in his room 24/7, keep the bedroom door closed at all times, and encase his pillow and mattress. Wipe down all hard surfaces with dishwater with bleach in it. Keep stuffed animals and pets out of the room. Hard flooring is best. Keeping the sleeping quarters free of allergens allows at least 10 hours a day in a "safe zone". If his lungs become an issue seek medical attention. Good luck.

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Hello V. - In addition to the humidifier I also use an air purifier (Honeywell w/Hepa) in our family room & daughter's bedroom. The one I use is also very quiet. Hope this helps.

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We have the same thing in our house! I do know that we CAN NOT use vicks vapor AT ALL!

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I agree with going green in your house. We did and it has worked. Target sells a brand called Method and there are many other green products on the shelf now a days and you don't have to spend a billion! My son's asthma has been terrible this season. We are off to the allergist on Halloween. Good luck to you!

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V.~My daughter has asthma and my son is allergic to mold and mildew and he gets croup every year. The allergist has told me that I need to keep the cool mist humidifier in both bedrooms during the fall and winter. Basically when the heat comes on the humidifiers need to be in there. I hope this helps. If you live close to the Clinton Twp. area there is a good children's allergist at the Michigan Institue of Asthma and Allergy. It is located at 19 Mile and Garfield.

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