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The best humidifier for kids

By Asthma, COPD, Flu, Respiratory Disease, Rhinitis

In the dry autumn and winter seasons, many babies will have problems such as dry skin and sore throat. If the indoor air humidity is 40% to 60%, the baby will feel comfortable. If the air humidity is lower than 30%, the indoor inhalable particulate matter increases, and it is easy for the baby to catch a cold.

What are the best humidifiers for kids?

1. Humidification method

It is recommended to choose a natural humidifier. Its working principle is to accelerate the evaporation rate of liquid water through physical methods through the humidification medium inside the machine and the fan, so as to achieve the purpose of humidification.

Natural humidifiers do not produce water mist. Can be humidified with tap water. This avoids the production of toxic substances such as white powder, which endanger the health of the baby.

When choosing a natural humidification method, you should also pay attention to the material of the internal humidification medium. Do not choose some materials that are easy to breed bacteria.

No matter which humidifier you use, you should also pay attention to humidity control. In a room with a baby, the humidity should be between 35% and 55%. In addition, because babies have different constitutions. If you have uncomfortable symptoms such as coughing, you must first determine whether it is caused by humidification.

2. The size of the noise

Generally speaking, it is 25 to 45 decibels, which is a relatively quiet environment. Like a mosquito flying past my ear. This environment is suitable for rest and more suitable for work. If it exceeds 55 decibels, it is not suitable for quiet work. This is to be selected on a case-by-case basis.

3. Aseptic method

Humidifiers need to be cleaned regularly. For example, ultrasonic humidifiers if they are not cleaned regularly. Microorganisms such as mold inside the humidifier will also enter the air with the mist. And then into the baby’s respiratory tract. It is easy for the baby to suffer from “humidification pneumonia”.

Therefore, the humidifier must be cleaned or replaced on a regular basis. Electrode humidification also needs to replace the electrode barrel. If you don’t want the hassle of regular cleaning. It is recommended to install a natural humidifier with metal material as the humidifying medium. Automatic water up and down. There is no hassle of frequent cleaning.

How long should I use a humidifier for my baby?

If the humidity is below 30%. Baby’s skin is very dry and has static electricity. You can use a humidifier. Continue to observe the humidity level at the same time. Once it reaches more than 50%. The humidifier can be turned off.

It is especially recommended that the humidifier should use distilled water to avoid excessive bacteria. Generally, it is better to open at night, about an hour.

All in all, best humidifier suitable for kids should meet the following conditions:

  • Natural humidifier, can use tap water, can observe humidity 35% to 55%
  • Noise is controlled between 25 and 45 decibels
  • Easy to clean with timing function

How to choose the best humidifier for kids and children from 4 types of humidifiers?

  • Cold evaporative humidifier (without heater)
  • Steam humidifier (with heating, steam)
  • Hybrid humidifier (cold evaporation + steam)
  • Ultrasonic humidifier
Top filling air humidifier
September 23, 2022
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What are the 4 types of humidifiers?

By Asthma, COPD, Flu, Rhinitis

In recent years, the demand for humidifiers has been increasing, and the market has continued to expand. There are more and more brands of humidifiers. Faced with a dazzling array of products, it is not easy for consumers to choose.

Humidifiers operate on 4 basic principles, and different features are suitable for different groups of people. After reading this article, I believe it will be of great help to you in choosing a humidifier.

According to the working principle, humidifiers can be roughly divided into these 4 types:

● Cold evaporative humidifier (without heater)
● Steam humidifier (with heating, steam)
● Hybrid humidifier (cold evaporation + steam)
● Ultrasonic humidifier

Cold Evaporative Humidifier

The principle of the cold evaporative humidifier is to let the water soak the filter element, and the water on the filter element is vaporized by the rotation of the wind wheel, which is also the fog-free humidifier on the market.

Advantages of cold evaporative humidifiers

1、Because there is a filter element inside, it can remove calcium and magnesium ions and various impurities in the water, and will not bring the impurities in the water into the air, and will not leave “white powder” on the surface of the furniture. There is almost no risk for people with sensitive respiratory tracts. This is also the closest humidification method to natural evaporation.

2、Humidify evenly. The mist particles from the ultrasonic humidifier are relatively large, so they settle soon after being blown out from the air outlet, resulting in a relatively small coverage radius. Evaporative humidifiers can spread relatively evenly throughout the room.

3、Since the evaporative humidifier does not need to be heated, electricity is only used for fan operation, so it is relatively power-saving.

Disadvantages of cold evaporative humidifiers

1、The humidification air volume is usually relatively small, and the effect is often limited when humidifying a large room

2、Because of the filter, it is easier to breed bacteria than other types of humidifiers, and there is a risk of spreading into the air. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to clean and even disinfect once a week. In addition, if you choose this type of humidifier, it is recommended to use tap water, the residual chlorine in the water can play a role in inhibiting bacteria.

Ultrasonic humidifier

This is the most common type of humidifier on the market.

Ultrasonic humidifiers are systems that vibrate ultrasonic waves to make water into particles and blow them into the air. It has a simple structure and is mainly composed of a water tank and a vibrating device, with low cost and low power consumption.

All-round humidification AH001

Disadvantages of Ultrasonic Humidifiers

1、Ultrasound will diffuse the minerals contained in the water into the air through vibration, and a layer of white powder will easily adhere to the furniture floor in the room. The human body will also inhale these suspended substances into the respiratory tract. Although it is not harmful, if there are sensitive people at home, there are certain hidden dangers.

2、Indoor humidification is uneven. Because the water mist particles generated by ultrasonic waves are relatively large, it is difficult for the fan that comes with the machine to spread them farther.

3、When cleaning the humidifier, users often find that there is a layer of greasy substance in the water tank, which is actually the so-called bacterial film layer. If the machine is not cleaned in time, bacteria such as Legionella can grow and spread easily into the air, which can lead to pneumonia.
Therefore, in principle, it should be avoided in environments where newborns and the elderly live.

Steam Humidifier

As the name suggests, steam humidifiers humidify the air by evaporating water through an electric heating device. The steam humidifier is the fastest humidifier among the four humidifiers, and it is also the cleanest.

Advantages of steam humidifiers

1、Because the electric heating device in the steam humidifier can heat the water to boiling and turn it into steam, it also plays the role of cleaning the humidifier.

2、Compared with the ultrasonic humidifier, the heating method will not diffuse impurities into the air, and there is no hidden danger of “white powder”.

Disadvantages of steam humidifiers

1、Since the steam humidifier has an electric heating device, the power consumption is relatively large. There are products with a power consumption of about 300 W to 500 W, which can generate electricity bills that can reach ten times that of an evaporative humidifier.

2、In the steam humidifier, high-temperature steam will be generated, so be sure to avoid the air outlet when using it.

3、Because of the high humidification capacity, if the humidity is not controlled and the humidification is excessive, the room will be too humid. Therefore, a humidifier with automatic humidity adjustment function should be selected as far as possible.
4、If non-pure water is used, the steam humidifier will produce serious scale during the heating process, including calcium, iron, magnesium and other impurities will adhere to the heating device. Therefore, it is very important to clean the scale regularly. Once the scale adheres, the humidification capacity will decrease due to the deterioration of thermal efficiency, abnormal heat generation, and increase in electricity costs.
It is recommended to use pure water for steam humidifiers.

Hybrid (cold evaporative + steam) humidifier

As the name suggests, a hybrid humidifier is a cold evaporative humidifier that includes a heater.

When the humidity is already relatively low, the heating device can be activated to start rapid steam humidification, and when the humidity tends to be ideal, cold evaporative humidification is used. This is a type of steam humidifier that combines the high humidification capacity, which is the advantage of a steam humidifier, into a cold evaporative model, fully compensating for the amount of humidification required at the start of humidification.

Hybrid humidification combines the advantages of a steam humidifier with the advantages of a vaporizing humidifier. It can not only increase the humidity in the room evenly and without fog, at the same time, the heating device also plays the role of cleaning the machine, and the power consumption is not as high as that of the pure steam humidifier. It can be said to be the most ideal humidifier.

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September 19, 2022
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elderly with asthma

How to Prevent Asthma？

By Asthma

Bronchial asthma is very dangerous. Patients must take preventive measures. Pay attention to dietary restrictions. To reduce asthma attacks. At the same time, you should go to the regular hospital for treatment as soon as possible. Avoid getting sicker. The preventions of asthma are as follows:

Quit smoking and limit alcohol

Chemicals and smoke in cigarettes can irritate the respiratory tract. Therefore, patients should quit smoking. In addition, try to avoid passive smoking and drink less alcohol.

not smoking

Avoid contact with allergens

Inhalation of:

  • smoke
  • dust
  • gasoline
  • paint and other odors
  • cold air

can stimulate the sensory nerve endings under the bronchial mucosa. Reflexively causes vagal excitation and coughing. Therefore, patients should stay away from these allergens.

Kids with asthma

Prevent respiratory infections

In colder weather, breathing in cold and dry air can trigger an asthma attack. So try to avoid going out during an asthma attack.

  • Drink plenty of warm water to keep warm.
  • Wear a scarf or mask to cover your mouth and nose when you go out.
  • Avoid direct exposure of the respiratory tract to cold air.
  • Breathe in as warm air as possible.

Keep indoor air circulation and clean

Airborne dust mites and bacteria are the main allergens that cause asthma.

So it should be cleaned frequently.

Reduce dust in the air.

Pay attention to indoor cleanliness and ventilation.

Moderate amount of exercise

Appropriate exercise can effectively enhance cardiopulmonary function. Great way of preventions of asthma.

prevent asthma

Breathing exercises

You can take pursed lip breathing and abdominal breathing exercises.

Improve bronchial blood supply.

Improves airway relaxation.

Twice a day, 15 minutes each time.

Sanfu Stickers and Sanjiu Stickers

This is a characteristic therapy in traditional Chinese medicine.

It is a concrete application of the holistic view of “harmony between man and nature” and the view of disease prevention of “prevention before disease” in traditional Chinese medicine.

External therapy with acupoint sticking is commonly used.

Medications are administered to the human body during the summer when the sun is at its strongest in nature. Can unclog the body’s veins.

So as to achieve the purpose of preventing the disease in winter. And continue acupoint sticking treatment in winter.

To consolidate the effect of curative effect.

June 24, 2022
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How to treat asthma

How to treat asthma？

By Asthma

Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract involving a variety of cells. The clinical manifestations are recurrent wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, cough and other symptoms. It usually occurs at night and early in the morning. The treatment of asthma can be divided into drug-based and device-assisted.

using Peak flow meter

Drugs

Asthma treatment drugs can be divided into two categories: controller drugs and reliever drugs.

Control Drugs

  • Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)
  • Systemic corticosteroids
  • Leukotriene Modulators
  • Long-acting beta2 agonist (need to be used in combination with ICS)
  • Slow release theophylline
  • Sodium Cromolyn
  • Anti-IgE Monoclonal Antibody

Reliever Medication

  • Fast-acting inhaled beta2-receptor agonist
  • short-acting oral beta2 agonists
  • Systemic corticosteroids
  • Inhaled anticholinergic drugs
  • short-acting theophylline

Devices

In winter, due to the large temperature difference between indoor and outdoor. The condition of patients with COPD will be aggravated if they are not careful.

Manifested as aggravated cough, increased sputum or yellow purulent sputum. A little activity can make the wheeze worse. Just like most people keep a blood pressure monitor or blood sugar tester at home, there are a few things that people with asthma should keep at home.

Nebulizer

The principle of nebulizing inhalation is under the condition of nebulizer and oxygen flow. A drug that makes a drug liquid into a mist.

The patient also inhales the drug into the respiratory tract while breathing, so as to achieve the therapeutic effect. Generally speaking, the main function of aerosol inhalation is to relax the respiratory tract and resist infection. Improve edema, relieve cough and reduce phlegm by anti-inflammatory.

Peak flow meter

Peak flow meter is a simple instrument for monitoring changes in lung function. That is, predicting changes in asthma conditions.

The principle is to know how well to controll the disease. And when to seek medical attention based on the effective values ​​monitored. Generally suitable for home use.

Peak flow meter

Diffusion Residual Pulmonary Function Meter

Diffusion Residual Pulmonary Function Tester is a measuring instrument that can perform pulmonary function tests and track lung health. It can measure common pulmonary function testing parameters including FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, etc.

Usually use for follow-up and health management of patients diagnosed with asthma. To remaind patients to take medicine regularly and to do pulmonary function tests regularly.

Do regular lung breathing exercises as prescribed by your doctor. Mainly used for long-term monitoring. It is generally a standing instrument in a hospital.

June 23, 2022
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Many asthma sufferers are life-threatening

How to take care of asthma?

By Asthma

Asthma is a very stubborn respiratory disease. Bronchial asthma hurt many friends deeply. Doctors believe that the changes in the weather often aggravates the symptoms of bronchial asthma . Especially in cloudy and hazy weather. Asthma sufferers suffer from shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Many asthma sufferers are life-threatening when they develop an asthma attack. Therefore, in life, patients need to pay special attention to the care of asthma. To minimize the number of asthma attacks.

with active treatment. Patients also need to pay attention to the following matters in asthma care in their daily life:

This can effectively control the recurrence of asthma.

1. A bland diet

Avoid spicy, fried and other irritating greasy food. The daily diet should be light. Spicy, fried and other foods will increase the production of phlegm and stimulate the respiratory tract.

Let the body generate more heat. Over time, it can lead to illness and heat attacking the lungs, aggravating the condition.

Drink and food

Avoid smoking, alcohol and salty food. Tobacco, alcohol and salty foods can easily trigger respiratory reactions and aggravate coughing. Drink plenty of water or tea.

Tea contains theophylline, which can excite the sympathetic nerves, dilate the respiratory tract and relieve the symptoms of cough and asthma.

2. Warm clothes

A condition

A single cold can trigger asthma. Under normal circumstances, most parents will think that the child’s cough is due to inflammation of the upper respiratory tract.

So give the child anti-inflammatory drugs. When it is found that after a few days of treatment, it is not effective, the parents will go to the hospital for treatment.

In fact, many children have cough variant asthma. Treatment of this symptom with anti-inflammatory drugs does not work. It will even delay the disease. If patients do not receive timely targeted treatment, some will develop typical asthma.

Another condition

If the child is just coughing and has no other symptoms of a cold. Or other symptoms (such as nasal congestion, runny nose, fever, etc.) have improved after the child has a cold, and only left a chronic cough. You may have cough variant asthma.

At this time, you must go to a regular hospital for standardized treatment. Do not blindly give drugs to children at home. In order to avoid the development of real asthma.

Clothes

In the season of changing weather, patients should pay attention to keep warm. Avoid cold-induced asthma.

Do not choose cashmere, animal fur clothing and chemical fiber clothing materials. Clothes made of these materials can easily induce asthma.

It will be better if underwear is pure cotton. The fabric should be relatively smooth. Clothes should not be too tight.

Kids with asthma

3. Precautions when going out

People with asthma should live in a sunny place. Keep at a certain temperature and humidity. Keep air circulation.

Nursing allergic asthma should try to avoid contact with possible allergic substances. For example, avoid contact with pollen during the pollen season.

4. Living health

Patients need to pay attention to bed hygiene when cleaning the room. Avoid contact with house dust mites.

Asthma can also be prevented by increasing the concentration of negative oxygen ions in indoor air. In recent years, a large number of experimental data have shown. In summer, increasing the concentration of negative air ions indoors can effectively avoid the incidence of air-conditioning diseases and allergic asthma. Small particle size negative oxygen ions can effectively reverse the bioelectrode of bacteria, viruses, dust mites and other microorganisms. Efficiently eliminate and remove microorganisms such as dust mites, bacteria and viruses. Thereby effectively purifying indoor air. Eliminate allergens that can cause allergic asthma.

Keep clean

No pets, no flowers, regular cleaning, and be careful not to raise dust when cleaning. You should launder bedding frequently and expose it to the sun regularly. To reduce the growth of dust mites and mold.

5. Enhance physical fitness

Kids

Strengthening your physique is the most important thing in the care of asthma. Asthma is not easy to cure completely. Once the disease may be accompanied for life. But as long as the timing of treatment is grasped, childhood asthma may be cured.

Most are in the two stages of preschool or adolescence. As the physique is enhanced, the immune system is improved. With treatment in accordance with the child’s growth pattern, asthma will be effectively controlled.

Elderly

When the elderly develop asthma, it is generally difficult to completely cure it. The sudden onset of asthma can be very dangerous. Because asthma attacks are more urgent, mostly at night or in the early morning. At this time, it is very important for the patient himself or his family to properly handle the condition. Experts suggest that patients should usually carry several bronchial-expanding aerosols, just in case.

Conclusion

These are the things that people with asthma need to pay attention to in their daily care. This can effectively control the recurrence of asthma. Special attention should be paid to wearing a mask when going out. If the common person coughs for a long time or recurs, seek medical attention in time to diagnose or rule out asthma.

June 22, 2022
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the reasons of Asthma

What are Causes of Asthma?

By AsthmaOne Comment

Generally speaking. Asthma is a respiratory disease. Cause of asthma is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Environmental factors include exposure to airborne pollution and allergens. Other possible triggers include drugs such as aspirin and beta-blockers.

It’s unclear why some people get asthma and others don’t. But this may be the result of a combination of environmental and genetic factors.

Asthma can cause wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing at night or in the morning

Asthma Triggers

Exposure to various irritants and allergy-inducing substances (allergens) may trigger asthma signs and symptoms. Asthma triggers vary from person to person and include:

1、Airborne allergens

Such as pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, or cockroach fecal particles.

2、Upper respiratory tract infection

Repeated viral infections can damage airway epithelial cells, And cause bronchial asthma.

3、Physical activity

4、Cold air

The elderly have relatively less intracellular water content and less body heat. Deterioration of lung function results in decreased exercise load tolerance. Asthma is easily induced when encountering cold air stimulation or improper exercise.

5、Air pollutants and irritants

Such as smoke.

6、Certain medicines

Includes beta blockers, aspirin, and NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, etc.) and naproxen sodium (Aleve).

7、Strong mood changes and stress

8、Foods and beverages with added nitrites and preservatives

such as shrimp, dried fruit, processed potato products, beer and wine.

9、Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

A condition in which acid refluxes into the throat.

Asthma symptoms vary from person to person

Risk Factors

Many factors can increase your chances of developing respiratory disease like asthma, including:

  • An immediate family member (such as a parent or sibling) has asthma.
  • have other allergic conditions. Examples include atopic dermatitis will cause red, itchy skin. Hay fever will cause rhinorrhea, stuffy nose, and itchy eyes.
  • overweight.
  • smoking. Long-term smoking can cause airway hyperresponsiveness. This is one of the main features of bronchial asthma. That is why senile asthma is important.
  • Exposure to secondhand smoke.
  • Exposure to exhaust gas or other types of pollutants.
  • Exposure to occupational incentives. Such as chemicals used in agriculture, the hairdressing industry and manufacturing
June 21, 2022
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lung with asthma

What is Asthma?

By Asthma, Respiratory Disease

Asthma with symptoms is a disease that affects your lungs. It is one of the most common chronic diseases in children. But adults can also get it.

Asthma can cause wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing at night or in the morning. If you have, the symptoms of asthma will follow, but only when your lungs are damaged.

Asthma can cause the airways to narrow and swell. It can also create extra mucus in the airways. This can make breathing difficult. Causes the patient to cough, short of breath, and whistling when exhaling (wheezing).

Asthma

Asthma is just a minor annoyance for some people. For others it can be a big problem. Not only does it interfere with daily activities, but it can lead to life-threatening asthma attacks.

There is no cure for asthma. But its symptoms can be controlled. Asthma often changes over time. The patient must cooperate with the doctor. Doctors track the patient’s symptoms and signs and adjust their treatment as needed.

Asthma symptoms vary from person to person. Some people may have very few asthma attacks and only experience asthma symptoms at certain times, such as when exercising. Some people may have asthma symptoms all the time.

Signs and symptoms of asthma include:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest tightness or chest pain
  • Wheezing when exhaling (this is a common sign of asthma in children)
  • Difficulty in sleeping
  • Getting sicker while having a cold

Signs of worsening asthma include:

  • More frequent and bothersome asthma signs and symptoms
  • Increased difficulty in breathing (this can be detected by a device–Maximum Expiratory Flow Meter used to check how well the lungs are working)
  • Need to use quick-relief inhalers more often
kids with asthma

For some people, signs and symptoms of asthma flare up in certain situations:
  1. Exercise-induced asthma, which can be worse when the air is cold and dry.
  2. Occupational asthma, triggered by workplace irritants such as chemical fumes, gases or dust.
  3. Allergic asthma, triggered by airborne substances such as pollen, mold spores, skin particles shed by cockroaches or pets, and dried saliva.
June 20, 2022
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