Running a heater can be harmful
Many areas of the country are experiencing severe cold at this time. Due to this the use of heater has also started. Some people are running heaters throughout the night, but do you know that its use is spoiling the health. In recent times, there has been an increase in patients in hospitals who are complaining of difficulty in breathing and persistent dry cough. Doctors are calling it dry lungs disease. This means that people are facing the problem of less moisture and dryness in the lungs. Due to which there is continuous cough.
The hot air coming from the heater is reducing the natural humidity of the lungs and respiratory track. Due to this the respiratory tract is becoming dry. Because of this the risk of infection and allergy also increases. When the protective layer of the lungs becomes weak, there may be difficulty in breathing. In such a situation, keeping it in the heater can harm health. It can also become more dangerous for some people.
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Who should not be in a heater?
Dr. Bhagwan in the Department of Pulmonology at Moolchand Hospital, Delhi. The minister explains that people who already have asthma, COPD. Those who have problems like bronchitis, they have more problems due to sitting in the heater. If it is not absolutely necessary then one should avoid sitting in the heater. In such people, use of heater can further aggravate these diseases. There are some cases in which the problems of the patients of these diseases are increasing, the main reason for this is pollution, but these people are also using heaters for the last few days.
Dr. Minister says that the use of heater is not completely harmful, but it is not right to run it overnight. Switch on the heater only when it is very cold and that too only for one to two hours, especially in a closed room, continuously running the heater can cause harm to the body.
Why is it dangerous to run a heater in a closed room?
Dr. Ajit Jain, Associate Professor at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Delhi It is said that the heater should never be used in a completely closed room. Due to this, moisture in the lungs starts decreasing. Oxygen level may also gradually decrease. Carbon dioxide may accumulate in the room. This can be dangerous for health.
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What are the symptoms of dry lungs disease?
persistent dry cough
breathlessness
sore throat
cough worsens while lying down
How to use heater properly
Do not run the heater at very high temperatures
Always keep some ventilation in the room
If you have asthma, COPD or any respiratory disease, use the heater after consulting a doctor.
Do not keep the heater too close. There should be a distance of at least 2 feet
Avoid running the heater while sleeping.
If you are having trouble breathing, consult a doctor immediately