That's right! It was this little humidifier that almost made me get pneumonia!
Can humidifiers cause inflammation of the respiratory tract and lungs?
Naturally, this is not the case! I didn't realize what kind of water was in the humidifier before! So, in order to save trouble, I took the water directly from the faucet, and it was natural that I just need to add tap water!
What are the hazards of adding tap water to humidifiers?
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Tap water contains chlorine and various microorganisms, if it is not treated, it is directly put into the humidifier, and the mist from its atomization will also be doped with these microorganisms, which may irritate our nasal mucosa, and after entering the respiratory tract, it is easy to induce asthma and pneumonia These thorny problems.
02
After the tap water enters the humidifier, a certain amount of sediment will be formed, if these sediments are not cleaned up in time, it is conducive to the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms, and these microorganisms are naturally indispensable in the released mist.
03
In addition to a certain amount of harm to the human body, it is also a kind of harm to the humidifier itself. Because tap water is hard and contains alkali and minerals, if you use tap water for a long time, the service life of the humidifier will be shortened.
What kind of water should we use?
Ordinary distilled water and purified water are the best! The water quality is soft, and it is not easy to produce bacteria, and there is no harm to the respiratory tract! At the same time, it is also very friendly to the humidifier itself, with few impurities, and it is not easy to form scale, so it is completely okay to use this kind of water!
What should we pay attention to besides water quality?
In addition to ensuring the quality of water quality, you must also remember to clean the humidifier regularly, after all, the use of it is related to our health, it is best to clean the humidifier once every 3 days!
It is best to use water at about 70 degrees Celsius, thoroughly clean the water tank and spray port of the humidifier, soak it first, and then wipe it with a clean cloth.
In general, although a humidifier can indeed improve the humidity of the surrounding environment and have certain benefits for our skin, we must pay attention to hygiene, otherwise it will be a harm to us!
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