Regarding the "hazard of the humidifier", we should use the humidifier correctly and reasonably. Only the correct and reasonable use of the humidifier will benefit us when we are against dryness. On the contrary, this has an impact on our lives.
Respiratory doctors say that in order to improve the indoor dry environment, many households use a humidifier, and while people enjoy the humid air, various bacteria in the room also grow and reproduce in such an environment. These bacteria are causing pneumonia. And the culprit of respiratory diseases.
This kind of disease, which doctors call "humidifier pneumonia", is similar to the "air conditioning disease" common in summer, because harmful microorganisms enter the respiratory tract of the human body through the air and cause inflammation.
Various microorganisms floating in the air and scattered in dust and articles, when temperature and humidity are suitable, they will grow and multiply rapidly, and people who are relatively weak in resistance, such as the elderly and children, are susceptible to infection after inhaling bacteria. In addition to bacteria in the winter indoors, there are molds and actinomycetes, which can cause pneumonia or respiratory diseases, and the cough caused by such diseases can also accelerate the spread of bacteria.
If the air humidifier is not used properly, it will also cause certain damage to the human body. Experts remind users to pay attention to the following points when using:
1. Use an air humidifier with caution in patients with arthritis and diabetes. Damp air can aggravate the condition of arthritis and diabetes, so it is generally not recommended for this type of patient. If such patients do need to use a humidifier to reduce the occurrence of some respiratory complications, they should consult with the specialist to determine the appropriate humidity to stabilize the primary disease.
2. Clean the humidifier regularly according to the instructions in the instructions. If the humidifier itself is unsanitary, the germs will float in the air with the water vapor, which will also cause harm to the health of the human body.
3. Do not directly add tap water to the humidifier. Because tap water contains a variety of minerals, it will cause damage to the evaporator of the humidifier, and the water alkali contained will also affect its service life. Chlorine atoms and microorganisms in tap water may be contaminated by water mist blowing into the air. If the tap water hardness is high, the water mist sprayed from the humidifier contains white magnesium powder, which will pollute the indoor air.
4. Adjust the humidity of the humidifier at any time according to the weather conditions and the temperature inside and outside. It is understood that many patients adjust the humidity only when they first purchase the air humidifier, and rarely adjust it after use. This will greatly reduce the role of the humidifier. Once the weather is raining, the humidity inside and outside the room rises, the humidity of the humidifier is still not lowered, and the humidity is increased invisibly, which makes people feel uncomfortable and uncomfortable for a long time. It is not conducive to the health of the human body; if the weather becomes too dry and the humidity of the humidifier is still not high, the effect of the humidifier is weakened.
The humidifier should be cleaned once a week
According to experts, the humidifier should be changed every day, and it is best to clean it once a week to prevent microbes from spreading into the air. Gently brush with a soft brush while cleaning. Wipe the sink and sensor with a soft cloth. After the water tank is filled with water, shake it several times and pour it off. After not washing the water in the water tank for a long time, clean and dry the parts of the humidifier and collect it. Choose what kind of humidifier to buy according to your family's needs, such as whether there are elderly people, children, etc.
The humidity of the air is not as high as possible. In winter, the humidity that the human body feels comfortable is about 50%. If the air humidity is too high, people will feel chest tightness and difficulty breathing. Therefore, humidification should be moderate.
It is understood that the general humidity is about 40% to 60%, the human body will feel good. Once the air humidity is lower than 20%, the amount of inhalable particles in the room increases, which makes it easy for people to catch a cold. When the air humidity is 55%, the bacteria are difficult to spread, but if the air humidity is too high, such as more than 90%, the human respiratory system and mucous membranes will be discomfort, and the immunity will be reduced, which is especially unfavorable for the elderly, and will induce the elderly. On the flu, asthma, bronchitis and other diseases.