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Do you have a humidifier?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Dec 7, 2025 | Replies (14)

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@44tankie Dr. Falkinham warns against cool mist humidifiers, which sadly this Honeywell Reflection is. Even if you use previously boiled water to fill the tank and you sanitize weekly, personally, I'd worry that NTM and possibly pseudomonas would colonize the reservoir and internal surfaces that you cannot clean.

For your own comfort you might wish to review Dr. Falkinham's advice about what humidifiers he considers safe and why, starting on page 10 of the attached document. He answers questions on the NTMinfo.org website, maybe you can write to him there.

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@scoop Thank you for the information! I'll try to get more clarity from the NTMinfo.org website, specifically on humidifiers. I'm wondering how many patients receive this kind of info from their doctors? Mine haven't given me much guidance!

@scoop Thank you for the information. I am thinking that I won't get a humidifier. I am not great at cleaning that type of thing, and it would just be one more thing I'd have to do. I will stick to the creams and skin softeners. I did order lip balms made of the Manuka honey. Can't wait to get them.
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