In this guide 3 sections
Every winter, smog in Lahore and other cities pushes families to look for something that helps indoors. Humidifiers and air purifiers are often confused.
The difference
| Humidifier | Air purifier | |
|---|---|---|
| Does | Adds moisture to dry air | Filters dust and smoke particles |
| Helps with | Dry throat, dry skin feeling | Particles in indoor air |
| Does not | Remove smoke or dust | Add moisture |
A sensible winter setup
- Keep windows closed on heavy-smog days.
- Use an air purifier with a good filter in the main room.
- Add a humidifier if heaters make the air dry — aim for 40–60%.
- Follow your doctor's advice if anyone in the family has a breathing condition.
What neither can do
- Neither is a medicine or treatment.
- Neither replaces the medicine your doctor prescribed.
- Seek help if breathing gets worse.
Browse humidifiers or read smog season breathing care.
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