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Depending on where you live, you might be dealing with high amounts of humidity at this time of year. Excessive humidity can feel uncomfortable and promote the growth of harmful bacteria and mold, but according to a study, it can also cause respiratory infections and the spread of viruses. “The majority of adverse health effects caused by relative humidity would be minimized by maintaining indoor levels between 40% and 60%.”

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