Be careful of pneumonia when using humidifier in winter

main symptoms of humidifier pneumonia: chills, fever , asphyxia

Allergic pneumonia was originally an occupational pneumonia caused by farmers inhaling molds attached to grains. With the continuous change of people’s living environment, allergic pneumonia caused by humidifiers is also increasing. This is because the fungi and miscellaneous bacteria scattered from the humidifier are constantly inhaled by human beings. Even if a small amount is inhaled every day, it will become sick with the increase of the accumulated amount, and symptoms such as chills, fever and asphyxia will occur.

There are no specific bacteria that cause humidifier pneumonia. In addition to mold, protozoa and other organisms are also highly likely to reproduce. These substances lead to the outbreak of humidifier pneumonia. Therefore, it is better to bring a humidifier to the hospital to let the doctor judge, which is more helpful for mastering the condition.

If you want to prevent humidifier pneumonia, it is of course the most fundamental way to not use a humidifier, but if you can’t live without a humidifier, you should pay special attention to cleaning and disinfecting the humidifier regularly. The water in the humidifier should be changed every day to prevent the growth of mold, and the humidifier should be disassembled and cleaned every once in a while to prevent the growth of insect eggs and mold.

However, if mold adheres to the steam outlet, it can not be removed only by changing the water. It is necessary to use a toothbrush to brush and thoroughly remove the dirt.

how to judge whether you have humidifier pneumonia

People who often use humidifiers should be suspected of suffering from humidifier pneumonia if they do not feel any discomfort when they go out, but will deteriorate and have symptoms like a cold once they get home. Don’t just think that you have a little cold, no matter what it is. In addition, since humidifier pneumonia is an allergic reaction, steroid drugs should be used during treatment.

This winter, cleaning your humidifier often and keeping the indoor environment in good condition is very helpful for keeping healthy and happy in the winter!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *