What should be the humidity in the apartment: why does a dry cough appear - you need to adjust the humidity level

01.02.2024 12:49

If you are often tormented by a dry cough and even catch a cold, this may indicate not only a weak immune system.

These symptoms may indicate that the humidity level in the apartment has changed.

The amount of water vapor in the air determines the level of humidity. For example, if its concentration in the sky reaches 100%, then it starts to rain.

We propose to look into this issue in more detail.

What humidity should be in the apartment

In most cases, people feel better with humidity levels between 30-60%, but from a health perspective, it is better to have humidity levels between 40 and 60%.

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It is believed that people cope with stress better if the humidity level is within 45%.

To measure humidity, you can use a hygrometer, which will accurately determine the indicator. If the air is dry, buy a household humidifier, and if it is very humid, then a dehumidifier.

Earlier we wrote about how to quickly remove the smell from cans after canning.

Dmitry Liskovich Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor