12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay, Jamie and Jimmy.
Guest: Ernie Schramayr over at All Canadian Fitness on
Guest: Dr. Perry Mayer, over at the Mayer Institute for Advanced Diabetic Foot care.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton
Hilton talked about Humidifiers on 900CHML today !
Many Canadians use portable cool-mist humidifiers to increase moisture levels in the air inside their homes.When used as directed, portable cool-mist humidifiers are a safe and effective product. However using one without proper cleaning and disinfecting them on a regular basis, could contribute to additional breathing problems for people who have asthma, severe allergies and other respiratory difficulties. Inserting medications not meant to be used in a humidifier could also cause damage and possible fire-risk. There are three types of portable humidifiers. Vaporizers, contain a heating element that boils water. They put moisture into the air by sending out a stream of hot mist. Ultrasonic humidifiers produce a micro-fine mist when water is passed over an ultrasonic nebuliser ( high frequency vibrating apparatus) Cooling mist humidifiers work without heating the water. A motor forces the water droplets into a mist which is then dispensed into the air. Please note, cool-mist humidifier may contribute to health effects if water is left sitting. Bacteria can collect and multiply in sitting water, mold can also develop in cool humidifiers. A shallow pan of water can substitute for a vaporizer or humidifier. Remember to change the water daily. Do not add medication to a vaporizer water. This may cause spasms of large are passages ( bronchus ).
A humidifier can help to relieve dry skin, cracked lips, itchy eyes, sore throat, sinus headaches. Explore what different sort of humidifier is best suited to your situation, and use accordingly.
Product discussed: Vicks Vapor Rub
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