Cool mist or warm humidifier?

AWD

DS has a runny nose, fever, coughing...etc...Do we run a warm or cool mist this time of year.  What's the difference between humidifier and vaporizer?

shiloh17

my pedi rec. cold mist all the time. they say warm breeds bacteria.  also use a humidifier is just water, where i'm pretty sure the vapoizer you an add medication to it (vicks).  hth.

beachbabie

I know pedis recommend cool mist, but I always use the warm vaporizer when DS is sick.  I change the water daily so I don't worry about bacteria.  It seems much more effective...like when it's been running and I walk into DS's room, I can really feel the moisture in the air.  I got mine at the drugstore for about $20 from Vicks.   I spent a lot more money on a fancy cool mist one and I dont even use it!

W&J'sMommy

https://www.essortment.com/lifestyle/wammistvscool_sgis.htm

 

Warm mist does not bred bacteria, the mist is boiled = kills bacteria.  Cool mist is usually recomended for safety reasons. I use warm but keep it well out of the reach of the kids.