Uganda, May 8 -- A humidifier helps add moisture to the air, which prevents dryness that can irritate the skin, nose, throat and lips. They can also ease some symptoms caused by the flu or common cold.

Humidifiers mainly use water to create vapour which in turn cools or moistens the room. This is done by putting cold water in the container of the humidifier, and heating it up to make the vapor that cools the room.

To diffuse the air in the room, according to Apollo Kasirye, Managing Director of Dream Home Store, some people use air fresheners and others use essential oils (mixed with water) to bring out a certain scent. The essential oils can mainly be obtained separately.

Purpose

If you are buying a humidifier for freshening up your ...