Low humidity → skin, eye, throat, and comfort issues

Low humidity → skin, eye, throat, and comfort issues

  • One classic cross-over study of ~290 office workers compared humidified indoor air (RH 30–40%) vs naturally dry air (RH ~20–30%). Workers reported fewer dryness symptoms — less skin, eye, throat, and nasal dryness — under humidified conditions. PubMed+1

  • A broader review suggests levels below ~30% RH lead to physical discomfort: dry skin and mucous membranes, eye irritation, dryness of throat/airways, nosebleeds, and general discomfort. SCIRP+2AIVC+2

  • Sleep experts recommend indoor humidity for good sleep and comfort should be around 30–50% RH. Too low humidity leads to dryness/discomfort; too high (especially with warmth) can invite mold or allergens. Sleep Foundation+1

Conclusion: Adequate indoor humidity improves comfort, reduces skin and mucous-membrane dryness, and supports better sleep / well-being — issues that humidifiers like JellyMist aim to mitigate.

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