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The month of December is going on and it has started getting cold in many states of the country. The temperature will reduce further in the coming days and with this, the use of heaters will also start in many houses. Heater is beneficial in winter, but should every person use it? Especially for people who suffer from asthma, allergies or any kind of respiratory disease, this question becomes most important.
Experts say that continuous exposure to the heater reduces the humidity of the room, which can increase problems like skin and eye irritation, nasal congestion or headache. Some people feel fatigue, sleep disturbance, dehydration or irritability due to the heater. Children, elderly people and heart and high blood pressure patients are also more sensitive to these problems. Therefore, it is very important to know how and for how long the heater is being used.
Should people with asthma or other respiratory diseases use heaters?
Dr. L.H., HOD of the Department of Medicine at Lady Hardinge Hospital. fraudster It is said that for people with asthma or respiratory problems, heaters can increase the risk due to many reasons. The heater reduces the humidity in the room, causing the air to become dry. Dry air irritates the respiratory tubes and increases the risk of cough, shortness of breath, wheezing and asthma attacks.
When the heater is running, dust particles, pet hair or skin particles and other allergens become more prevalent in the air, which can immediately trigger respiratory problems in patients. Running a heater in a closed room stops the circulation of air, resulting in less oxygen and more polluted air, this can also worsen respiratory diseases. This risk becomes even higher for people who already have allergies. In such a situation, patients suffering from respiratory diseases should avoid excessive use of heaters. If it is very cold then use the heater only for half an hour and not more than that.
How to use the heater?
While running the heater, keep light ventilation in the room, keep the window slightly open.
Switch off the heater every 20 to 30 minutes and let fresh air come into the room.
Keep a humidifier or a bowl filled with water in the room so that humidity is maintained.
Do not keep the heater directly near you and do not keep the temperature too high.
Do not run the heater for a long time while sleeping.