During February nights the heating system is often running at full blast. A scratchy feeling in the throat and on the skin can come with that, indicating low humidity. A natural gas furnace tends to send air out the heat ducts at higher temperature than an electric heat pump.
Column: Is your home too dry with the heater on? Don't open a window
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