Time to Start Using Those Humidifiers

For people living in the New England states and other similarly cold climates, it's time to start putting those humidifiers to use. Heated living areas become unnaturally dry.

Dry air draws fluid initially from our mucous membranes in the nasal, throat and lung regions. If fluid is not adequately replaced this can lead to a general state of dehydration.

In addition to potential fluid loss, dryness of the mucous membranes causes damage that leaves the body open to viral, bacterial and fungal infections. Proper humidification should be 40 to 50%.