Why you should use humidifier in winter if you have kids at home

The Indian winter may not be equally severe everywhere, but humidity levels go down all over the country. Colder air makes the air dry, and dry air can cause a wide range of health problems including increased allergies, more chances of viral attack, increased asthma or lung ailments, and dehydration. Humidifier is a must have for winter, and we are going to talk about this gadget today.  

What are humidifiers?

Humidifiers are small machines with only one function: add more humidity (or moisture) into the air. They come in all shapes and sizes; some are for offices, others for house bedrooms or living rooms, they run on electricity, and installation is very simple.  

But why is dry air bad for us?

Dry air can be particularly bad for kids suffering from respiratory problems, making asthma and bronchitis worse, blocked noses remain blocked, headache and disorientation increases, and it can even mean that viruses spread faster. Indian cities are anyway plagued with pollution in winter, with children getting more affected due to daily exposure and lower immunity than adults. We may not have control over air outside, but at least we can breathe better at home. Incidentally, dry air is also bad for house plants, so their oxygen contribution reduces too. 

What can humidifiers do to help? 

Humidifiers can help to keep flu and common cold away, and reduce viruses and bacteria concentration in dry air. In the background of the pandemic, this is really important for everyone, especially for homes with kids who may not be able to access vaccination.  

Sinus inflammation, cough and cold, tonsillitis – all of this increase in dry air – and humidifiers reduce the symptoms. These symptoms always go up at night, especially for kids. A humidifier  makes for better sleep, and a good night’s rest is always the first step in healing a patient naturally.    

Humidifiers also improve skin health. Dry skin is flaky, and humidity makes it more supple by allowing more moisture to enter our pores.  

It’s not just about us, our green friends also need moisture. A humidifier makes our potted plants happier, and that is more important than ever now as we spend more time indoors.