Can I use a humidifier during confinement?

When the weather is relatively dry, the dry air will make people very uncomfortable and unpleasant, and may even cause a series of skin problems. At this time, you need to use a humidifier, which mainly humidifies the air by evaporating water from the air. Humidifiers can be said to be a common household appliance in the north. But if there is a woman in confinement at home, can she still use the humidifier?

Why use a humidifier?

1. Dry weather in winter:

The weather in the north is dry in winter, especially after the heating comes on. When you wake up in the morning, you often feel dry mouth, sore throat, peeling skin and other symptoms. These are all caused by dry air, and dryness can also cause many harms.

2. Women’s skin is tight and cracked:

Medical research shows that dryness can accelerate the loss of water in the body, causing skin fibers to lose their toughness and break, forming irreparable wrinkles and accelerating the aging of the body.

3. Dry, itchy and uncomfortable respiratory tract of the elderly and children:

Dry air can easily cause respiratory diseases, especially in vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children. A dry environment can easily cause various respiratory infections such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis.

4. Rapid spread of influenza germs

Indoor dust and flying dust pollution are carriers for the survival and spread of influenza viruses. A study by Waseda University in Japan pointed out that dry indoor environments make it easier for germs to spread. If indoor humidity is controlled between 45% and 65% RH, the survival time of germs will be the shortest.

5. Static electricity is rampant:

During the dry season, static electricity is everywhere, and the human body often feels like being electrocuted when it touches any object. Severe static electricity can make people irritable, dizzy, chest tightness, nasal and throat discomfort, etc., affecting their normal life.

6. Furniture is aging rapidly:

Studies have shown that in a dry environment, furniture, books or musical instruments will accelerate aging, deformation and even cracking. To preserve the above items, the indoor humidity needs to be maintained between 45%-65%RH, while the indoor humidity in winter is far below this standard.

Is it good to use a humidifier while breastfeeding?

1. A humidifier is a household appliance that can increase the humidity in a room. A humidifier can humidify a designated room, or it can be connected to a boiler or central air-conditioning system to humidify the entire building. According to the theory of heat and moisture exchange, humidifiers are divided into two types in actual engineering, namely, isenthalpic humidifiers and isothermal humidifiers. Humidifiers can be divided into three major categories based on their scope of use: industrial humidifiers, commercial humidifiers and household humidifiers.

2. Humidifiers are prone to breeding bacteria, so it is best not to use them. You can put some water in a bucket indoors, but keep it away from your baby, or open a small window to keep the air circulating.