I have just had a new heating system installed,and my airways are feeling very dry.Has anyone any ideas on how to add more moisture .

[massey55]

My throat and chest feel dry,would i be able to by something to help this

[123podmore]

put a bowl of water near radiator , see if it work

[Toci in reply to 123podmore]

Good advice, Podmore.

[Poppymichael7]

Put a bowl of water near your radiator they reckon that helps. Hope it does help anyway.

[longlungs]

Hi Massey55 I agree bowsl of water in each room should help. Janexx

[massey55]

thank you will try thatx

[Hidden]

I have seen ornamental containers that hook on to radiators.

[Hidden]

You can also buy an ironiser. Have been told they take the negative ions out of the air,

[stilltruckin in reply to Hidden]

Negative ions, in apparent contradiction to their name, are actually 'good', and air ionizers in fact generate them . . . wisegeek.com/what-is-an-air...

However, they also tend to generate some ozone as a by-product, and this is not so good for those with a respiratory illness . . . consumersearch.com/air-puri...

[helingmic in reply to Hidden]

I had a ionizer for several months, but, unfortunately, I didn't find any difference. Perhaps, my body is immune to good ions!

[stilltruckin]

I use a humidifier, i.e., argos.co.uk/static/Product/...

[helingmic in reply to stilltruckin]

stilltruckin, That's a very good idea

[Hidden]

I found bowls of water and containers didn't work for me, I have a cool mist humidifier, the Vick paediatric one. I think the cool mist is safer for respiratory as it has an anti bacterial filter, but it tends to cool the room too. With mine I have it in the hall with the bedroom door open so the cool mist air can reach me as I sleep. Or the other thing I do is have it on when I am out.

The cool mist humidifiers are more expensive, but you can sometimes pick up one on ebay filter included. Read more about the Vicks cool mist here:

argos.co.uk/static/Product/...

To monitor the humidity levels I also purchased a humidity thermometer again better prices on ebay if you look, here is amazon page, I got the digiflex one:

amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&key...

The recommended humidity in the home is around 50%. With the hygrometer / humidity thermometer you may find you may also like a dehumidifier. The DEhumidifier I use should humidity levels inside go above 60% is very efficient and quiet too. I have this one.

argos.co.uk/static/Product/...

Its small but it does a very good job in removing moisture from the air.

I never thought I would be monitoring humidity levels in my home but now I do and I think it is useful to be aware of these. Especially as my lungs get very unhappy if breathing conditions are not right.

Best wishes BC

[mahunamoon]

Hello BlakeyC thanks for all your info re vicks cool mist, I read the link, then went to amazon uk they have them at the moment for 57.95, good price it does say Vicks Paediatric Germ-Free Humidifier, I wonder if this would be good for when visitors come to our homes with colds ect if it would kill their germs before we catch them,....... of course those friends who know me always let me know that they are ill ect, but when I first came on this site I was very ill, and guess where I caught it from a CARER tut they know they must not come if they got cold or sore throats, however since then, they are now being extra carefull, I do wonder sometimes if people believe me as I am always cheerfull ect ect , and a very positive person, sooooooooo after all that does anyone have any opinions on the germ killing maching lol thanks Joan x

[Hidden in reply to mahunamoon]

I don't think so Joan, but then at the end it states as a preventative measure.

Quote from Argos:

Vicks cool mist germ-free humidifier features a patented germ-killing UV light chamber that kills up to 99.9% of bacteria, mould and fungi in the water before emitting a cool mist. With two speed settings and an automatic moisture balance system, find relief from cough and cold symptoms, or use the humidifier as a preventative measure.

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I think both Argos and amazon have product reviews about this item.

The air purifiers claim to be germ killing:

airfree.com/en-GB/Products/...

But I think if someone coughs or sneezes in your space you will be lucky to avoid it. We can only take the necessary precautions and hope for the best.

I get so annoyed when health professionals infected with a cold treat lung patients.

Keep safe.

BC

[mahunamoon]

Thanks so much BlakeyC hmmmm mind you they are for youngsters lol and as for health care providers yes I was very very angry, just thought of something, I could sit with the machine on the floor inbetween my feet so I can then breath in the vicks solution whilst there here lol ha ha,........... however on a serious note I do use iolbas to inhale and also in a atomiser, now oilbas does claim to kill air born germs. interesting,I have read lots of reviews on amazon, bearing in mind its for toddlers they have all had a good nights sleep, parents aswell, well I have decided to get one now, and get it delivered on friday, so I will go now and do that. thanks once again. Joan x

[Hidden in reply to mahunamoon]

If you read reviews argos and amazon you will find some copd and asthma patients get benefit from this. Enjoy

[mahunamoon in reply to Hidden]

yes thanks BC I am forever reading reviews, its ordered now from amazon, also the DIGIFLEX Portable Home Wall / Desk LCD Display Indoor Outdoor Thermometer Hygrometer with 2 Sensors and then I saw and read the reviews for a HoMedics HEPA Professional Air Purifier... all coming on Friday so looks like I am set-up for this winter will update all our members on these goods, thanks again ......Joan x

[Hidden in reply to mahunamoon]

Hope you find useful. My digiflex just does inside humidity, temperature and tells the time, in case I can't find my watch

[mahunamoon in reply to Hidden]

I am sure I will find it useful. will keep you informed, I wasnt bothered about outside temp, but its ok, Joan x

[massey55]

Thank you all for your advice, I knew if i wanted help you would be the people to ask.xx

[Hidden in reply to massey55]

I think the humidity monitor is a very good idea too massey. You can see the difference when the humidifier is operating. I think the Vick paediatric one is good in that it won't put out moisture when the air is already saturated. I like to use the humidity monitor though as this makes it easy to control inside humidity much more effectively.

[becraftygirl]

hi if u have rads buy them that hang over rads or just put jars of water in rooms to mk more moisture will help definetly