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If you're an active little mole who spends his days digging tunnels underground, your life might be simple and fulfilling.
However, there is more to human life than just digging tunnels, especially for those who are passionate about cleaning.
You may think that sweeping the floor is a good habit, but in reality, this habit can be a potential threat to your health, especially when it comes to your respiratory system.
Today we are going to talk about the three diseases that those who like to sweep the floor are most likely to suffer from, and how to avoid these health problems.
In order to make it easier for everyone to understand, we can analyze it in combination with specific stories, suppose there is a middle-aged uncle who pays great attention to household hygiene and carefully cleans every corner with a broom every day.
At first, he thought it would keep his home clean and reduce bacterial growth, but after a few months, he started to feel a lot of nose discomfort, sneezing, and even coughing sometimes.
He thought he had a cold and went to the doctor.
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From a medical point of view, dust and tiny particles raised when sweeping can irritate the respiratory tract and cause respiratory problems. The first disease that is easy to suffer from is allergic rhinitis.
When sweeping the floor, allergens such as dust, pollen, and mold spores will be lifted up and enter the nasal cavity, irritating the mucous membranes, causing symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing.
For example, there is a young woman who cleans her room every day, especially with a broom, and always thinks that it will make her home cleaner. But she found that she often had an itchy nose, sneezed, and even felt like she couldn't breathe well when she went to bed at night.
The doctor told her that it was allergic rhinitis and that it was caused by the allergen she had inhaled while cleaning. The doctor advised her to use a vacuum cleaner instead, which would reduce dust and reduce allergy symptoms.
In response to the example just given, we can see that allergic rhinitis is a common health problem when cleaning. Studies have shown that allergens in dust are an important trigger for allergic rhinitis. To reduce the inhalation of allergens, it is recommended to use a vacuum cleaner or a wet mop for cleaning and avoid sweeping the floor directly with a broom.
The second disease that is easy to suffer from is asthma. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by oversensitivity of the airways, which can spasm when encountering irritants, resulting in difficulty breathing.
Dust and other particles raised by sweeping the floor can trigger asthma, especially for those with a history of asthma.
Another example is an old woman who has to clean her house every morning, thinking that this will keep the air fresh in her house. However, she found that every time she finished sweeping the floor, she felt tightness in her chest, shortness of breath, and sometimes wheezing.
Doctors diagnosed her with asthma and explained that the dust and particulate matter raised during the sweep irritated her airways and caused her asthma attacks. Doctors advised her to avoid sweeping floors, use a vacuum cleaner instead, and wear a mask if necessary.
From a medical point of view, asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that triggers airway spasms when encountering irritants, resulting in difficulty breathing. Dust and particulate matter are common asthma triggers, especially when they are easily inhaled while cleaning. Therefore, people with asthma should avoid sweeping the floor directly with a broom and use a vacuum cleaner or wet mop instead to reduce the inhalation of dust and particulate matter.
The third disease that is susceptible to disease is pneumoconiosis. Pneumoconiosis is a chronic lung disease caused by long-term inhalation of dust, and is commonly found in people who are exposed to high concentrations of dust, such as miners and construction workers. But if there is too much dust in the home, people who have been cleaning for a long time can also develop pneumoconiosis.
While dust concentrations in domestic environments are much lower than in industrial environments, long-term exposure can also have an impact on lung health.
There is a middle-aged uncle who likes to carefully clean every corner of the house with a broom every day, thinking that this will keep the house tidy and hygienic. However, he found that he gradually began to cough, especially in the morning when he woke up.
After examination, the doctor found that there were some abnormalities in his lungs, and the preliminary diagnosis was pneumoconiosis. The doctor explained that although the concentration of dust in the home environment is not high, long-term exposure can also take a toll on lung health, and advised him to reduce the frequency of sweeping and use vacuum cleaners and wet mops instead.
In the example just given, we can see that although pneumoconiosis is common in people who are exposed to occupational conditions, dust in the home environment can also have an impact on lung health. Studies have shown that long-term inhalation of dust can lead to inflammation and fibrosis in the lungs, which can seriously affect respiratory function.
Therefore, to protect lung health, it is advisable to minimize the frequency of sweeping and use a vacuum cleaner and a wet mop for cleaning instead.
So, how can you effectively avoid health risks when cleaning?
First, switching to a vacuum cleaner or wet mop is a great way to do it. A vacuum cleaner can effectively suck up dust and particulate matter and reduce dust, while a wet mop can keep dust from flying while cleaning the ground, reducing the inhalation of allergens.
Secondly, it is also very important to maintain good indoor ventilation. Opening windows regularly for ventilation can help remove dust and particulates from the room and keep the air fresh. Especially after cleaning, it is recommended to open the windows for ventilation for a period of time to allow the dust and particles in the room to be discharged as soon as possible.
In addition, wearing a mask is also an effective protective measure.
Especially for those who are prone to allergies or suffer from respiratory diseases, wearing a mask while cleaning can effectively reduce the inhalation of dust and particulate matter and protect respiratory health.
There was a young woman who was prone to allergies but loved to clean.
Doctors advised her to wear a mask while cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner instead, and maintain good indoor ventilation. She did so, and found that her allergy symptoms were significantly reduced and her breathing was much easier.
From a medical point of view, wearing a mask can effectively filter dust and particulate matter from the air, reduce the amount of inhalation, and protect respiratory health. Studies have shown that wearing a mask can significantly reduce the incidence of respiratory illness, especially for those who are prone to allergies or suffer from respiratory illness.
Through these methods, we can effectively reduce the health risks when cleaning and protect the health of the respiratory tract. We hope that you can choose the cleaning method that suits you according to your health condition, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and enjoy a fresh and healthy living environment.
Now, let's ask a new question: What other factors affect indoor air quality besides dust and particulate matter during cleaning? And how can we improve indoor air quality and protect respiratory health?
In response to this problem, we can put forward some specific suggestions.
First of all, it is very important to replace the air conditioner filter and air purifier filter element regularly.
Filters and filters in air conditioners and air purifiers can accumulate large amounts of dust and particulate matter, which can become a source of pollution if not replaced in time. It is recommended to replace the filter and filter element every 3 months to keep the air conditioner and air purifier in good working order.
Through these methods, we can effectively improve indoor air quality and protect respiratory health.
I hope that everyone can choose the method that suits them according to their health status, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and enjoy a fresh and healthy living environment.
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