Hospital Prevention HELP!!!?

So my little girls Dr. said she has croup I am trying to prevent her being hospitalized so I bought a humidifier but it doesnt mist is that ok? it blows cool air and the water in tank noticibally disappears but no mist is mist the key should I get another one??

Hi, you really don't need to see the mist, if the water seems to be lowering in the humidifier. You are keeping the door closed to the room that you are in, aren't you?
If you don't think that her lungs aren't getting enough moisture, go into the bathroom, close the door and run the shower hot. That always works great for me when I am having asthma trouble.
Hope she feels better soon!!!

Worst advice given to my mom when I had a bad cough was a humidifier...but I was allergic to mold and a humidifier can be a breeding ground for it.

But, if you're needing mist in a hurry to see...don't forget the sage ways of our elders...

Put a pan full of water on the stove, bring it to a boil, and then lower it to a simmer and let the water burn off...it will "mist" per se...just don't forget to check the pan to prevent burn up.

Go into the bathroom and turn the shower on with the water being as hot as it can. Just sit in the bathroom for a while. The steam from the hot water will help out.