Does a humidifier harm the human body? Is a humidifier useful for rhinitis?

Humidifiers are usually filled with pure water or distilled water, because this type of water does not have any other impurities and will not have any effect on the body. So, are humidifiers harmful to the human body? Do humidifiers have any effect on rhinitis?

Is the humidifier harmful to the human body?

The humidifier itself is harmless to the human body. After use, it helps to relieve indoor dryness and improve indoor temperature and humidity. However, improper use can cause some harm.

1. If the water in the humidifier is not replaced for a long time or tap water is used, the minerals in it can be deposited in the humidifier, promoting the growth and reproduction of microorganisms, and easily producing bacteria and mold. In addition, if it is not cleaned for a long time or is not cleaned properly, when it is used again, pathogenic bacteria will be released into the air with the water mist, and the humid environment is conducive to the activity of dust mites and mold in the air. After being inhaled by the human body, the container will induce respiratory diseases such as allergic asthma and pneumonia.

2. Using a humidifier can increase the humidity of the environment. Due to the humid environment, the local blood circulation in the joints slows down, and inflammatory cells gather in the joints, stimulating the local nerve endings in the joints and causing pain. If this continues for a long time, it can easily induce an attack of arthritis in patients with rheumatism or rheumatoid arthritis.

3. If you use a humidifier in a high temperature environment, the humidity in the air may be too high, causing discomfort such as chest tightness and headache. When the humidity is too high, the skin cannot evaporate sweat, causing a large amount of fluid in the body to be discharged to the kidneys, which puts a burden on kidney function and aggravates the disease in patients with kidney disease.

Is a humidifier useful for rhinitis?

Humidifiers are useful for patients with rhinitis, especially dry rhinitis and atrophic rhinitis. Humidifiers can increase the air humidity in the patient's work and living environment, effectively reduce the dryness of the patient's nasal mucosa, and help the patient's nasal mucosa secretion function to recover, so they can be used. Patients with rhinitis can also spray physiological sea salt water in the nasal cavity, which can also effectively moisturize and lubricate. You can also use some compound menthol nasal drops, which also plays an important role in dry rhinitis and atrophic rhinitis.

Are humidifiers good for your skin?

Humidifiers are good for the skin and can relieve dry skin. When the air is dry, the water in the human body will be lost excessively, causing muscle fibers to lose their toughness and break, resulting in wrinkles. Humidifiers can increase the humidity of the air and relieve dry skin. However, the absorption effect is not obvious. However, the benefits of humidifiers to the skin are also limited, because the water molecules sprayed by the humidifier are difficult to be directly absorbed by the skin. At that time, the water absorbed by the skin will be absorbed by the dry air along with the water in the humidifier. If you want to keep your face moisturized for a long time, it is better to use a mask or steam your face with a facial steamer than a humidifier.

Can a humidifier be used to steam your face?

It is best not to use a humidifier to steam your face. There is a type of steam humidifier that also converts water into steam through high temperature, but this type of humidifier has not been temperature-treated and may cause problems such as skin burns, so it is best not to use a humidifier as a facial steamer.