Vaporizers?

BrideBuddies

Need to get a vaporizer for C. 

Went to the ER last night when his cough got so bad he couldn't breathe.  There's 4 hours and a crap load of money I wish I had back, not to mention the lack of sleep for both of us.  He's more or less okay after a dose on the neubulizer.. just need to give him aebuterol inhaler when it acts up on him.  He has affected airway disorder so whenever he gets a little cold it goes straight to his lungs.  Ugh.

Anyhoo... I went out and got a Vicks Filter Free Cool Mist Humidifier today but am having big reservations... lots and lots of negative reviews on Amazon.

What do you guys have and do you like it????

robynlesley

Well... does Charles need a vaporizer or a humidifier?

We have a Crane Ultrasonic Humidifier. This one --> Adorable Elephant

We were afraid of burn risk and opted for the humidifier when we bought that. But I know a vaporizer produces warm steam which is good loosen congestion. As a child, we had one that was a godsend for illness. I remember using it as a teenager. (It lasted a long time.)

https://www.buzzle.com/articles/vaporizer-vs-humidifier-for-baby.html

BrideBuddies

Hmmm... I guess I thought they were kinda the same thing. The one I have is a cool air humidifier and you can use vaporizer tabs in it, so it seems like it does the same thing.  

I think I'll hold off one more day before I open the box.  Vicks vaporub on the feet for tonight!

 

stever

OMG, poor Charlie! I'm so glad he's doing better, but scary!

We've had a Crane cool mist humidifier in our room since DS1 was born, keeping it on medium and turning it up to medium-high when one of is ill. We got another one for DS1 once he moved into his own room, but the old one is still going strong after 3+ years.

Pesky

I was looking at one that can do both cool or warm mist.  A friend had one and loaned it to me after DD's tonsillectomy and it was fabulous.  But it's pricey.  There are slightly cheaper models that seem to do the trick.  I remember supen-something when I was reading about it in Consumers Report.  Hope he feels better soon!