Skip to main content
Category

Flu

Intelligent control mode of air humidifier

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
Love0
living room with humidity

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.

Vapor from humidifier in front of window
September 19, 2022
Love0
A woman got a flu

What are the symptoms of the flu？

By Flu

The symptoms of the flu are mainly reflected in the upper and lower respiratory tract. Influenza usually occurs in winter. May be localized community outbreaks, epidemic dissemination, or pandemics.

Influenza is a viral infection. It attacks your respiratory system. That is, the nose, throat and lungs. Influenza is often called the flu, but is different from the gastrointestinal “flu” virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting.

A man got a flu

Most people’s flu goes away on its own. But influenza and its complications can sometimes be fatal.

People at high risk

  1. Toddlers under the age of 5, especially those under 6 months
  2. Adults over 65
  3. People living in nursing homes and other long-term care
  4. facilities
  5. Pregnant women and women within two weeks of giving birth
  6. people with weakened immune systems
  7. native american
  8. People with chronic diseases such as asthma, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease and diabetes
  9. People who are obese and have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher

At first, the symptoms of the flu may look similar to the common cold, with rhinorrhea, sneezing, and a sore throat. But colds usually develop slowly, while the flu can come on suddenly. Colds are annoying, but in general, the flu is worse.

Common signs and symptoms of the flu

  1. fever
  2. Muscle pain
  3. chills and sweating
  4. Headache
  5. persistent dry cough
  6. shortness of breath
  7. fatigue and weakness
  8. runny or stuffy nose
  9. sore throat
  10. eye pain
  11. Vomiting and diarrhea, but this is more common in children than adults
People living in nursing homes
July 4, 2022
Love0
Close Menu

Wow look at this!

This is an optional, highly
customizable off canvas area.

About Salient

The Castle
Unit 345
2500 Castle Dr
Manhattan, NY

T: +216 (0)40 3629 4753
E: hello@themenectar.com