Hi there! 👋 mom of twin babies here, I have been through a few humidifiers! Question, do you have your own office, or are you in a cubicle?

Here are a few things:

1. Cool mist humidifiers make your space clammy, and they push out a stream of “vapor”, which for you might work out bc you could point it towards yourself. They can breed bacteria, and the ones I have used all leaked all over my table, so beware. Whatever one you end up using, put it in a shallow bowl so that if it does leak, it doesn’t short circuit your computer.
   
2. If you get cold in your office, I suggest a warm mist humidifier.
   
3. If you have more space on your floor in your own office, I suggest the best reviewed humidifier listed below. It doesn’t mist which is nice, it has a UV filter to kill any bacteria (usually have to change out once a season, WELL worth it compared to the cool mist ones that break and you have to clean all the time). It also helps circulate air, and you can put tap water instead of distilled water. The other ones require distilled. (I still put Brita filtered water in mine). You could put in on the floor, next to your office plant or something. It has three settings as wel. I figure if you’re going to really get a humidifier, do it right. I’m also not worried about this one leaking all over everything. This is the one we have in our house, though I’m looking for a warm one too.
   Hope this helps!
   Honeywell Humidifier on Amazon
   
   P.S this is not a cute little small thing, it’s BIG, but you can put it on your floor. I would suggest this or something like this one.

Honeywell HCM350W Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QAYJPO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_b8dwybNWV0CHR

I just got this humidifier for my DD and it is so much easier to maintain than our previous Crane one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002QAYJPO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506120922&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=honeywell+humidifier&dpPl=1&dpID=31do7c24QVL&ref=plSrch

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We bought this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002QAYJPO

We will use it in the nursery. I like it because it just uses evaporative cooling so the cost to operate it is much less than other humidifiers. Also nothing hot comes out of it so there's no way anyone can get burned by it.

I had the same problem, so I did some research and bought this one a week ago. It's a little bulky and needs a filter, but it's SO much easier to clean.

Honeywell HCM350W Germ Free Cool... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QAYJPO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

My Honeywell humidifier has been fantastic, it is not a huge tank as requested by OP but I fill it once a day and it has helped me breathe clearly for the past few months. It's continuing to work wonders on the dry winter air too. I read about there being problems with the replacement filters but I hope I have better luck when it comes time to replace my filter.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002QAYJPO

$5-20: Mentholated ointment, over the counter antihistamines, Neti pot, nasal irrigator. For the sore throat, menthol lozenges, essential oils (peppermint), and oral anesthetics (Cepacol) can't be beat.

$30-$50: Vapor inhaler and humidifier

$50-$100: Air purifier, better air purifier

(And no, I don't work for Honeywell... their filters are just cheap and easy to come by)

I've gone through a lot of humidifiers and this one is by far the best: http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-Germ-Free-Humidifier-HCM-350/dp/B002QAYJPO/

It's super easy to clean, which is the main problem I've had with humidifiers. Since most of the hard water deposits are absorbed into the disposable filter, you can hand or machine wash the base with normal soap and water. It's also cleaner and more hygienic than those awful ultrasonic humidifiers.

So it sounds like we can rule out dirty vents aggravating allergies since its like radiant heat & not forced air. That leaves the very low relative humidity as the most likely culprit for aggravating sinus issues. I personally have this issue during winter which really messes with my sleep quality & makes me even groggier in the morning. A good humidifier right next to my bed helps quite a bit w/ that so I'd recommend trying that & having a weather station that includes indoor humidity or just a cheap humidity sensor to help you monitor it.

For an initial solution I've had a good experience w/ cool-wicking humidifiers from Hunter if you want to try a cheap option 1st & I currently have this Honeywell which is great if you can afford a little more high end:
-Honeywell HCM350W Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QAYJPO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_cOZXDbY47PV2D

My ENT & plenty of reviews I've seen online have all said to avoid ultrasonic or warm mist humidifiers as they can add impurities or even ozone to the air. An Evaporative / Cool Mist humidifier is what you want.

I've also personally benefitted from smearing some Ayr Saline Gel around my nostrils before bed to keep my sinuses moist while I sleep so that’s another super cheap option worth trying:
-Ayr Saline Nasal Gel, With Soothing Aloe, 0.5 Ounce Tube https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010NSC1U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_49ZXDb7GBXTYZ

You may have trouble keeping your entire room well humidified depending on the size so maybe see if right next to bed w/ the air flowing towards you is good enough or if you need to invest in a room-sized solution. I've had great experience w/ product advice from the online chat at AllergyBuyersClub.com if you end up having to do that. Good luck feeling better!

definitely will help you not feel dried out. also consider leaving 1-2 inches of water in your bathtub, can help w/ household humidity.

you want a cool mist humidifier, not the hot mist (unless you want to use it for head colds w/ Vicks).

all humidifiers get nasty if you dont clean them. use purified/filtered or distilled water whenever possible. Clean the thing out once a week.

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https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-HCM350W-Germ-Humidifier-White/dp/B002QAYJPO

The Sweethome just did a write up on humidifiers. They recommended the Honeywell Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier, HCM-350.

Amazon link
Sweethome rightup

You are correct my friend. You do need a humidifier and a dehumidifier. Do not get a misting humidifier as they can cause mold. Get a [evaporative humidifier] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QAYJPO/ref=asc_df_B002QAYJPO4967573/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B002QAYJPO&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167159788949&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15791408957828538647&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033130&hvtargid=pla-274332398544) and keep it at 65% tell week two of flower. Drop it 5% a week tell you hit 45%. Make sure you have proper ventilation and get a humidifier twice as big as you think you will need.

I was still getting breakouts as recently as 3 months ago.

Then 3 months ago, I got a cool humidifier (this one)

Have not had a breakout since, I wake up fresh etc. Even my cat is now less crabby but she did become more needy now.

I'm working on a "Shark Tank Sales Pitch" project for a Personal Selling class. The group wanted to do a fridge that dispenses wine instead of water. To be honest I thought it was stupid and when we pitched it to the professor she gave us a cautionary voice and advised us to think this out more thorough.

I did and came up with a fridge that has a second dispenser opposite of a water/ice dispenser, that is easily hidden and fed by a removable plastic container. I was inspired by my humidifier. The tank easily removes and is easily filled. So I came up with this design on the inside of the door of the fridge. Best part? If you're not using it you can cover the dispenser with a matching sliding door and remove the tank to replace it with shelving.

I guess this is how things are, you may not get to do the project you want, but you can be creative and make it better with some thought.

I use two of these humidifiers, no monitors though. During this project, I saw that my sensors were reading around 50% before putting them inside the boxes.

Hey, it’s hard to answer your question since the information you provided is very general.
What kind of plants do you have? Tropical plants require more humidity. Calatheas, for example, need tons. Also, how big is the room where your plants are? Maybe you’ll have to have 2 humidifiers. It’s better to buy a humidity meter (the hydrometer) to know how dry/humid your air is.
I personally have this kind
I love it so far, but I had to idea it needed the filters to be changed so frequently (like once in 2 months)
It rises my humidity to around 60-70%, and it’s enough for my plants. I run it day and night, ‘cause I need it for myself too.

Does it have to be warm/cool mist? I got a Honeywell HCM-350, which is a evaporative model (uses a fan with a filter to humidify the air), and it works well at keeping my room at ~40-45% humidity. Here's a review, along with their recommendation for warm/cool mist options.

Do you run it every night? I started using our cold mist humidifier the first time my 5 month old had congestion. We turned it on every evening and off during the day. The filter got moldy smelling after a week. The directions say the filter should last longer and to clean the tank and base weekly. It also says to let dry between uses. So should it just be used for a day or two at a time? There's no way the filter would dry out during the day unless we empty it and put the filter somewhere out to dry, it doesn't seem practical. I'm curious how other people use theirs. (I have this Honeywell humidifier: Honeywell HCM350W Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QAYJPO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_w04RDbN7MKDQK )

sounds good, this is the humidifier i have. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QAYJPO/ref=pe_385040_127541850_TE_item

Currently my heater is just one of them portable electric radiators, i hope... it works but i may need to invest in something else.

Do you know of any budget fans/hepa solutions?

I have been meaning to go to home depot to look again but all the ones i find online are like $250+

CO2 will also be added in a few stages (the sensor is so expensive like 50 bux).

I got another one that you can set timer :) Honeywell HCM350W Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QAYJPO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3ZjxCb7XTGJ84

AIRCARE MA1201 Whole-House Console-Style Evaporative Humidifier, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004S34ISA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IN0BybHSHSVJB

Or something like it. Get cool mist. Warm is too hard to maintain.

The one in the link above is ugly, but it's big enough to really get the humidity you want (30-40%) when it's really dry.

I had to scrap mine and ended up trying others - now I have to have 2 to replace the work of that one.

This one also rated well, but I don't have personal experience with it.
Honeywell HCM350W Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QAYJPO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NP0Byb48FZVET


Dampits CAN make a tiny difference if you use them properly and with a cover. But, generally, that's only for a little extra protection. Drop the money on a real humidifier especially with all your other instruments.

Lastly, don't overhumidify - you'll get mold.