what is better hot vaporizer or cold?

Answer 1

hot

Answer 2

The best is an untrasonic humidifier, but it is also the most expensive.

Both hot and cold vaporizers do a good job of increasing the humidity. A cold vaporizer throws a fine mist into the room, much of which vaporizes, but some comes down as tiny water droplets that can wet a blanket or a carpet underneath. It can also accumulate mold if you do not wash it out with a dilute chlorine bleach every few days.

A hot vaporizer puts out steam and water vapor that is less likely to wet surrounding clothing, but too much steam will condense and give you a similar problem. Older steam vaporizers were hazardous if tipped over, potentially scalding the infant. Newer ones have safety switches if tipped, and heat a smaller quantity of water. Nevertheless, put it in a place secure from falling over.

Answer 3

Do they even make cold ones?

A hot vaporizer is amazing. I've been using one for the last week because the air in my room as been really dry. It's helped me sleep a lot better and wake up feeling good.

I have a cold now, so last night, I put some liquid vicks in it and I slept like a baby all night long.

Answer 4

Hot helps break up the mucus to help relieve cold symptoms better. If you are afraid of a child touching it and getting burned go buy some of those Vick Vapor plugs. I have one that I keep plugged in next to my 2 year-old's bed when he has a cold.

Answer 5

I think hot works better for general colds and flu but cold humidifiers work better for croup and dry coughs.

Answer 6

Cool mist is better. That way you can add hydrogen peroxide to it, and that is very helpful in overcoming lung infections. (colds etc.)