What's the difference??

[monshine2]

Between a warm humidifier and a cool humidifier? Besides the air temp that comes out of it haha

We've always had and use the warm ones but now I'm hearing about more and more using the cool one. What is the difference between the two?

[CoeyG]

 I really don't know the difference, I use both, I change them on and off.  The steam opens up my breathing passages while the cool mist helps keep them open...I guess that would be the difference for myself.

[jillbailey26]

A warm one can get hot, and if your kid touches it, it could burn them.  Not a horrible burn, just an "ouch."

The cool ones don't get hot, so if they touch it, it won't hurt them.

At least that's what someone told me.  I've never owned a humidifier.