Do Warm Steam Humidifiers Work for Sinuses?
According to the National Institutes of Health, both warm and cool steam humidifiers reduce congestion in the sinus cavity. The sinus cavity is a large, empty space located behind the eyes and nose. It is constantly secreting mucus to moisten and cleanse itself. When the sinuses become irritated or inflamed they swell and over-produce mucus, leading to congestion and sinus pressure. An effective way to soothe irritated sinuses is with a warm steam humidifier.
