Humidifiers and essential oil vaporizers
Happy New Year everyone.
I've been thinking about getting a humidifier and a essential oil vaporizer. I thought it might help me with my breathing at night.
If you can help me with this it would be very much appreciated.
Thank you and have a nice day.
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I run a small vaporizer all day in my house. I do not use the essential oil, as it irritates my lungs. The humidity really helps me breathe easier and helps keep the mucus from getting thick. Too dry air causes me to cough too much. So, with heat running in the winter and A/C running in the summer, I need the extra humidity. All of us are different. Some people can't take humidity, and some can. Some like essential oils and some don't. It would be nice if you could borrow the necessary equipment to try them out and see how you react, before investing in a humidifier and/or an essential oil vaporizer you might not be able to use. Let the forum know how it turns out for you. Take care and God Bless!
Hi CMb8b97e, and thanks for your post and your inquiry.
I see our fellow community member,, has already chimed in by lending his own support and encouragement in addition to sharing his own personal experience.
I concur with his remarks - humidity, in the dry winter months (with indoor heating systems being used on a regular basis), can be very important for some folks with COPD. A comfortable humidity level in the home is considered to be between about 30% and 55%. Folks do react differently to humidity levels so it is important for you to be aware of how humidity affects you and your particular level of disease.
You may also want to discuss your (very valid) concerns with your private medical doctor (PMD). What are your thoughts about this?
Please do check back and let us know how this all works out for you.
Wishing you well,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)Thank You Leon for responding so quickly. I purchase the essential oil vaporizer and fill it with hot water and a little bit of Vick's.I put it beside my bed and let it run overnight. It seemed to help quite a bit with my sleeping and breathing the Vic's really relaxes me. it is definitely an improvement for my lungs. Hi again, CMb8b97e - it's my pleasure! I am glad to hear that you have found something that is helping you in the home.
Have you had an opportunity to advise your physician of this new addition? From my perspective, it is always a positive when one's doctor is kept apprised of any new treatment added to one's care. This applies to both prescribed treatment and also over-the-counter therapies.
It cannot hurt for your physician to be looped in to your activities.
What do you think?
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
