Placing a bucket in the bedroom, having plants indoors or bathing with the bathroom door open are great home-made solutions to humidify the air when it is too dry and makes breathing difficult, leaving the nostrils and throat dry.
The World Health Organization indicates that the ideal air humidity for health is 60% but in drier climates, such as in the central-west and northeast regions of Brazil, the humidity may be less than 20% that is already a sign because it can cause eye irritation, bleeding from the nose, dry skin and allergic crises, especially in people with asthma or bronchitis.
1. Have a wet towel in the bedroom
Leaving a wet towel on the back of a chair is also a great idea, but it can also be on the headboard or at the foot of the bed. Just do not get all rolled up because it can get stenky.
2. Put a bucket of water in the room
This tip is great for lowering the dry air inside the room and getting better breathing at night, waking up more rested. It does not need to have much water, just half a bucket that should be placed inside the room and the closer to the bed head, the better.
To take advantage of the fact that the bucket is in the room, try adding 2 drops of lavender essential oil because it helps to soothe and relax.
3. Have plants indoors
The plants are great for leaving the environment less dry and the best options are the aquatic plants but the George's sword and the ferns are also great for humidifying the air. But you must remember to water the plant whenever the land is not too humid and respect your need for sun exposure. Usually plants need sunshine, but some prefer to always stay in the shade.
Here's a list of home-grown plants that are good for your health.
4. Bath with the door open
Taking a bath with the open bathroom door allows the shower water vapors to spread through the air, naturally humidifying the environment. Despite this happening in the cold bath, it is more efficient with warm water.
So in summer, when it is harder to bathe in hot water, a good technique is to leave the shower open for a few minutes while you are drying your skin or getting dressed.
5. Use an electronic air humidifier
When you live in a place where the weather is very dry for most of the year, it may be an option to buy an electronic air humidifier that you buy at stores such as Americanas, Ponto Frio or Casas Bahia, for example. However, these handsets have their cost of purchase and still need electrical power to operate, which can be a disadvantage.
When humidifying the air
Humidifying the air is always very important to improve breathing, even in people without any breathing problem. However there are some situations where humidifying air is even more recommended, such as:
- Have frequent allergic crises;
- During asthma attacks;
- Presence of stuffy nose;
- Have a dry throat or frequent cough.
In addition, people who constantly suffer with coryza may also humidify the air to try to solve the problem, since it may be a solution of the body to keep the airways humidified and less irritated.
Other care when the air is very dry
In addition to adopting strategies to combat dry air, there are other precautions needed in times of drought, such as drinking more water, avoiding sun exposure and not exercising during the hottest times of the day.
