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What Causes a Primary Humidity Deficit?

There is a primary humidity deficit when you subtract actual water vapor content from potential water vapor content. For example, if the relative humidity is lower than 100 percent, the atmosphere is experiencing a humidity deficit. "Absolute humidity" refers to the actual amount of water vapor that is in the atmosphere. "Relative humidity" refers to the percentage of water vapor in the air compared to the amount of water that needed to cause saturation at the same temperature. Humidity deficit is the amount of water vapor that is required to achieve full saturation of body temperature.
  1. Primary

    • Primary humidity deficit happens in the atmosphere and is representative of the difference between the humidity that exists and that there could be. A secondary humidity deficit is the difference between what humidity exists and what amount there needs to be

      at body temperature. If you are living in an area where the temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity is 100 percent you are going to be quite sweaty and very hot.

    Secondary

    • There is also secondary humidity deficit, which is the deficit of moisture in inspired air. When you breathe in air through the nasal cavity it is then heated to the temperature of your body and the potential for water vapor increases. If there is a humidity deficit in the air this is hard on respiration. Humidity deficit is common in the winter but it can also occur during the summer.

    Indoor Factors

    • Humidity deficit can also be the result of the weather or indoor factors such as air conditioning and heating. A humidity deficit in your home can cause your skin to become dry. Dry air drains the moisture out of the cells in your nasal cavity and nose, and this makes blood vessels get hard and crack, and your nose then bleeds.

    Humidifier

    • Some people opt to humidify their homes, especially during the winter months, because lack of humidity can result in increased levels of bacteria and dust mites in the home as well as fungus spores and molds. A humidity deficit can cause your skin to dry out

      so that it cracks and can lead to respiratory irritation and problems.


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