Which is Better for Asthmatic Babies? Warm Mist or Cool Mist Humidifier?

I have a niece that is suffering from asthma. And I also found that humidifiers can help ease her symptoms. But before I go on about why I think a humidifier can help with asthma, let me clarify that I am aware of the following:Dry air can cause the fluid in the airways to evaporate faster, which means dry air dries up the airways. Consequently, the airways become irritated and swollen. In asthma, the inside of the airways is already inflamed.Therefore, we can safely assume that dry air worsens asthma and add to the overall discomfort of the condition. This is the part where humidifiers work for relieving asthma symptoms. Humidifiers help bring back the moisture in the air and combats the possible effects of dry air.I am aware that there are risks with using humidifiers, especially for babies. The triggers for someone suffering from asthma vary from person to person. And humidifiers can potentially harbor contaminants and irritants such as molds if they are not properly maintained.The room’s humidity levels must be maintained in the recommended range. Hot, humid air can also worsen asthma symptoms because this allergens (e.g., dust mites) typically thrive in this condition. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the ideal indoor relative humidity is between 30 to 50%. This range is best for comfort and prevention of mold growth.As you can notice, a trend in the risks that come with using a humidifier is mold. I think this is avoidable. We will make sure to keep the humidifier clean and keep a hygrometer and humidistat in the room as well.I am not claiming that humidifiers are the absolute treatment for asthma. Of course, before trying out a humidifier, we will consult my niece’s doctor first.Now that those information are out of the way, I was wondering which type of humidifier would be better for a baby. I am looking at this review, and I found out that there are two types of humidifiers.I know that the warm mist type has a scalding risk, but cold weather aggravates asthma. I think the added warmth to the air is beneficial, especially for cold months. On the other hand, cool mist humidifiers have no burn risk. I also feel like both types perform at the same level when it comes to humidifying a room. via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/2zUIIgl