According to the survey, from 1994 to 2011, about 6.2 million people in South Korea had records of using humidifier , about 670,000 people became ill due to this substance, of which about 550,000 received corresponding treatment, and 14,000 died due to the disease caused by humidifier induced by the humidifier. The investigation found that a Korean branch of a British group produced humidifier bactericide, which contained polyhexamethyleneguanide hydrochloride, which was the main factor leading to death. In the Korean incident, most patients died of acute interstitial pneumonia , also known as humidifier pneumonia. So what kind of disease is this? Can the humidifier still be used in the future?
What is humidifier pneumonia?
Humidifier Pneumonia, as the name suggests, is related to the use of a humidifier. The humidifier contains too many microorganisms. After the respiratory tract inhales air containing microorganisms, it can induce allergic pneumonia , which is mainly manifested as cough, high fever, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Is the
humidifier the culprit?
Although humidifier pneumonia is related to humidifiers, the culprit is not the humidifier. The culprit is that the humidifier is not cleaned regularly. Generally, clean the humidifier every 3 to 5 days; the humidifier must be poured out if it is not used. When using a humidifier, make sure the water is clean, try to choose mineral water; clean the water container, nozzle and pipes frequently; at the same time, indoor cleaning and ventilation are also required to avoid tightly closing doors and windows.
Adding fungicides may cause serious consequences?
should not add bactericides to the humidifier at will, because some bactericides contain toxic substances, which can induce occlusive bronchioitis after being inhaled, causing irreversible damage to alveolar , affecting respiratory function, and even causing pulmonary fibrosis . Especially for patients with emphysema , chronic bronchitis, and asthma , inhaling this substance will induce or aggravate the disease. Can the
humidifier still be used? How to use it? Of course,
humidifier can still be used, but you must master the correct usage method.
. Choose evaporation humidifier
The first choice is evaporation humidifier, especially for those with the elderly and infants in the family, to ensure that the humidifier will not emit white mist or less white mist.
. You cannot add
as mentioned above, you cannot add fungicide to the humidifier, nor can you add lemon juice, essential oil or vinegar; because tap water contains chlorine, it cannot be poured into the humidifier. It is best to use purified water, distilled water or to cool down .
. Clean frequently
humidifier is not cleaned in time. Microorganisms can float indoors with the mist, increasing the risk of respiratory infection . Therefore, try to change the water once a day and clean it at least once every 1 to 2 weeks.
. Place the humidifier at the location
. You cannot let the humidifier be close to the human body, especially you cannot face the face directly. The humidifier is more than 2 meters away from the human. In addition, find a stool that is 50~150 cm high and place the humidifier on the stool to achieve the best humidification effect. In addition, humidifiers should not be placed next to home appliances and furniture, but should be placed in a well-ventilated and well-lit position.
In addition to humidifier, what other ways can increase humidity for the room?
. Put a basin of water
Put 1 to 2 basins of water in the room, and half-hang the towel on the basin can also increase indoor humidity.
. Mop the floor
. Remove the wooden floor and sprinkle water on the floor; you can also mop the floor 1 to 2 times a day, which can increase the indoor humidity as the moisture evaporates; or put the washed clothes in the room to dry, which can also reduce indoor dryness.
, raise green plants
Place green plants indoors, such as green ivy, spider plants or cactus, which can not only improve indoor air quality, but also increase indoor humidity. At the same time, open the windows regularly for ventilation, and ventilate at least twice a day to allow fresh air to flow in and adjust indoor humidity.
Message from the doctor
There is nothing wrong with the humidifier itself, there is only the wrong way to use it. You should use the humidifier scientifically and clean it regularly. You should not add various spices to the humidifier. In addition, control the time to use the humidifier, close it every 2 hours, and open the windows for 1 to 2 hours. It is worth noting that the higher the indoor humidity, the better. It should be controlled between 45% and 65%, so as to avoid too high humidity and breeding bacteria, mold, and dust mites, which will damage the health of the body.
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