How does a low relative humidity affect our human bodies?

MadSci Network: Environment & Ecology

Subject: How does a low relative humidity affect our human bodies?

Date: Thu Jan 29 04:01:08 2004
Posted by Marsha
Grade level: undergrad School: Purdue University
City: West Lafayette State/Province: Indiana Country: usa
Area of science: Environment & Ecology
ID: 1075370468.En

Message:


I have been led to believe a reading of 30 is the minimum for comfort indoors.  
My work area has been measured at 19.  What effects does this have on my body?  
Could it be partly responsible for sinus infections?

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