Humidity is a factor that can determine how comfortable someone is in a space and there have been various machines that help control and regulate humidity. Both a humidifier and dehumidifier help to improve the indoor humidity level.

The main difference is that the humidifier can increase the humidity level in the case of dry indoor air and a dehumidifier will decrease it in the case of a high moisture level. Both units can help with respiratory ailments, such as chest congestion and asthma, and can be purchased at a local drugstore.

Using a Drugstore Humidifier for a Cold

A humidifier can be used to moisten the nasal airways and passages when you have sinus and chest congestion due to a cold.

Using a Drugstore Dehumidifier for Asthma

A dehumidifier will remove the moisture from the air, which may be helpful in treating asthma that is triggered by the humid air.

Which One Should You Use in Winter?

Humidification can improve the air quality. Winter air is dry air and a humidifier can add more moisture to the air to reduce the effects of the dryness and inhibit the ability of airborne viruses to spread.

Viruses are transmitted easily during winter months due to the dry air but the humidifier can help reduce the risk of a person being infected.

Getting a humidifier in the winter can help you prevent getting sick, as well as give you softer and more glowing skin while combating the dry air. You don’t want to have a dehumidifier running during the winter since it reduces moisture in the air.

Which One to Use in Your Basement

Basements can be an issue for mold growth since there is little exposure to sunlight and heat outside. A dehumidifier can be used to reduce the moisture in a basement. Any rooms that have excess moisture that can lead to mold growth should have a dehumidifier.

Joyce Laroche