CCOHS lists dust or mist as an exposure associated with humidifier fever in its table of dust-related lung diseases.
Source: CCOHS: What are the effects of dust on the lungs? ↗Dust entry
Humidifier dust and mist
Airborne dust or mist associated with contaminated humidification systems and workplace humidifiers.
Airborne form
mist
The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.
Health effects
humidifier fevernon-fibrotic dust-related lung diseaseflu-like respiratory illness
Evidence
Controls
- humidifier maintenance
- cleaning and disinfection
- ventilation
- exposure assessment
- appropriate respiratory protection