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Forced air is no match for these small but mighty machines.

In previous reporting, otolaryngologist Dr. David Godin said that using a humidifier “can help open up swollen nasal passages and help with ciliar motility and help prevent nasal bleeding due to dryness.”

Many humidifiers are larger and may be tough to bring into the office and place on top of your desk, but there are some desktop humidifiers you can use instead for a smaller area. Whether you want to employ these in your home office or at your cubicle or desk, these humidifiers can bring some much-needed moisture back to your sinuses, fending off symptoms like inflammation, congestion and more.

Keep reading to find out some of the best desktop humidifiers your sinuses are begging for.

Designed for small spaces up to 200 square feet, this MistAire humidifier can run for up to 12 continuous hours. It has two mist settings, an auto-shutoff feature for safety and a capacity of 0.7 liters, great for people who don't want a big, bulky humidifier taking up desk space. Many reviewers report only needing to refill it about once a day, making maintenance as easy as watering a plant.

Promising review: "This is my second Pure humidifier and I LOVE IT! I keep this one at my desk, turns out I don’t really blink while looking at the computer all day and this makes a huge difference! Winters in Colorado are so dry! It’s quite and pumps out a good amount of mist during an 8 hour work day. I could see using this on my bed stand also. This is great for the office or if it sitting close by you. I usually only have to fill it once a work day." —Spring25

Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in three sizes).

In her previous reporting, senior shopping writer Lourdes Uribe recommended this Levoit top-fill humidifier. "I swear by my trusty Levoit humidifier during the dry winter season. It may be small, but it packs a powerful punch," she wrote. "Not only is it easy to use, refill and clean, but it helps to engulf my entire fairly large bedroom in nasal-quenching moisture all night long. It's been an absolute game-changer in the dry winter season, and it's helped to keep my infant's crusty nasal passages comfortable."

The 2.5-liter humidifier can run for 25 hours at a quiet 26 decibels on its low setting. It's designed for a space of 219 square feet, and comes in white or black.

We previously recommended this fun cloud-shaped humidifier that is technically designed for kids, but can add some much-needed whimsy to any adult's office, too. Reviewers mention using it for their own offices or desks, so you wouldn't be alone on this front. It moisturizes a floor area of up to 250 square feet, and has a built-in nightlight function that lets you rotate between seven colors (or just keep it off, if you'd prefer). The 1.8-liter tank can humidify for up to 24 hours.

Promising review: "Love the different colors! Helps to put moisture into air in my small office. Very happy with how easy this is to fill and clean! Very quiet, too!" —Julie

For roughly the price of one of the humidifiers we already mentioned, you can get two — perhaps one for home, one for the office — when you buy this Homvana two-pack. Each machine has a 1.5-liter capacity and is multifunctional: Use it as a standard humidifier, introduce aromatherapy by adding essential oils and add a soft glow to the room with the included nightlight function that lets you choose between seven colors. The humidifier also features an auto-shutoff function and a timer, and is able to run 15 hours on one refill.

If you want an extra boost for your congestion, try out this Vicks filterless mini humidifier, which you can use with Vicks VapoPads (your purchase of the humidifier comes with one sample, but you can buy more on Amazon). You can also just use the humidifier on its own. With a capacity of 0.5 gallons and a coverage area of 250 square feet, this one is definitely on the smaller side, but it can still run for up to 24 hours, and you don't have to deal with cleaning or replacing filters.

Promising review: "Second Vicks humidifier I've owned, amongst some others, and I prefer the Vicks. I like the wide filling hole on the Vicks because it's easy to clean and fill. I find them quiet and they seem to stay clean better than others. I bought this smaller size for my small at home office and it fits perfectly and I don't hear it at all." —Zookeeper

For a little extra whimsy, this cactus-shaped mini humidifier doubles as decoration, unlike other more utilitarian-looking machines. This one is better if you only need a little boost for a small desk area rather than something for a whole room, as it holds 280 milliliters of water. The humidifier has a USB interface and operates with just one button, taking out all the guesswork for a truly simple user experience.

This Clarston humidifier runs on two mist levels, the lower of which can go for 20 hours until the two-liter tank requires a refill. The machine also has a built-on nightlight, which can stay off if you prefer, and a 360-degree adjustable nozzle so you can set the mist direction how you wish. The top-fill design makes cleaning and refilling the tank easy, and the auto-shutoff feature provides safety and peace of mind. The mist can moisturize an area of 260 square feet. For a slightly higher price, you can select a version of the humidifier that has seven color light options.

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in four styles).

This 1.5-liter (or 0.5-gallon) humidifier has adjustable mist levels and a runtime of up to 20 hours, with an auto-shutoff feature. You can rotate the spout 360 degrees, and moisturize a room as large as 376 square feet.

Promising review: "Small humidifier, fits perfectly on my desk at work. I like how easy it is to fill, and that the nozzle directing the mist can be moved around. This pushes mist over my plants and increases the overall humidity level in my small office space without making my papers and desk damp. I go through about a full tank of water in one work day on the lowest setting (that's how dry my office is). Very happy with this purchase." —Jax2816

Get it from Amazon for $17.97+ (available in three sizes).

Reviews for this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.