Ah, I can answer the humidifier question.

Get a cool mist. I had purchased a Vicks Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier. I had used them years before. This one cost $70.00 at my local CVS. We figured $70.00, hey it must be good.

Now what happened when I got my cool mist humidifier?. Well, it leaked.

I called the company and they replaced it. It still leaked.

I called them again. All they made me do was cut off the plug and put it in an envelope and mail it back to them. Why they did this, I have no idea.

They then sent me another humidifer. So we are talking about 3 to 4 humidifiers. This is the top of the line, with some kind of charcoal thingee, and a square thing that fits into the bottom (when you take off the plastic top part of the humidifier). It prevents white dust from coming on your furniture.

So what happened the first night I used it?

I had water all over my floor.

So I now have it in the closet.

No more humidifier. I'm afraid to get another one. I've had 4 total in my life time and they all leaked.

I don't know why they told me to get a Cool Mist. When I went to the drugstore earlier today, I saw a Vicks Warm Mist thing and it's cheap, but I really think that cool mist is healthier.

I most certainly wish you better luck than I had with my humidifiers.

I do remember, that when I first got one (years and years ago), I breathed better during the night. And I always had it running if I had a cold or a stuffy nose.

Best of luck

P.S. When I read the bedbug story, I wanted to throw up. And after seeing the photos I really thought I would. That is the single most disgusting thing I ever saw. I would't stay in a hotel or a motel now, if you paid me a million dollars.
With my OCD, I know I'm going to be checking my mattress immediately.

good god!!!