Winter climate is dry, especially in the north indoor use of heating, the air is dry and dry. In order to relieve the dryness, more and more people are using various humidifiers. There is a saying on the Internet: the use of humidifiers may cause “humidifier pneumonia” in babies. Is this true? Can humidifiers still be used? Humidifiers cause pneumonia in babies, is this true? In fact, it is not so evil, as long as the correct use of the general is no problem. “Humidifier pneumonia” and air conditioning disease is similar, in fact, are caused by the unscientific use of household appliances. When using a humidifier, these issues must be noted 1, the need to clean before using a humidifier, must be cleaned to ensure clean. Cleaning, try to use less germicidal disinfectant, you can use 60 to 70 degrees of hot water for soaking, and then repeatedly rinse with running water, and then use a soft cloth to wipe away the scale around the water tank. Clean before using the humidifier and clean before using the air conditioner are the same reason, if the air inhaled is dirty, it is strange not to get sick. 2, the need for frequent water changes Humidifier water time retention time will produce mold and other microorganisms, these microorganisms will diffuse into the air with the aerosol, and then into the baby’s whistling tract, it is easy to cause whistling system diseases. It is recommended that the humidifier change water every day, and it is best to clean once a week. 3, it is not recommended to turn on the humidifier all day Some families in order to make their babies more comfortable, humidifiers also follow the whole day running, in fact, this is not conducive to health. (1) all-day operation means no cleaning, easy to produce mold. (2) the whole day the door closed air becomes poor, harmful substances can not be dispersed, more likely to get sick anyway. 4, do not add things to the humidifier Remember, whether it is vinegar, Pancake, essential oils, perfumes, fungicides or floral dew, etc., are not recommended to place the humidifier to use. Because some drugs or essential oil ingredients, if inhaled into the lungs, can easily lead to rhinitis or asthma, or even serious consequences. 5, humidifier to be placed in the right location Humidifier is best placed on a stable plane about 1 meter high, so that the sprayed moisture just within the body’s range of motion, indoor air at this height is also easier to circulate. Try to stay away from heat sources, corrosives, appliances, etc. How to choose a suitable humidifier? 1, humidification area appropriate All humidifiers will have a rated humidification capacity, that is, the number of milliliters of atomized water per hour, will also indicate its applicable humidification area. For example, 200ml / h humidifier is generally applicable room is 25-30 square meters. 2, does not produce white powder poor quality ultrasonic humidifier, calcium and magnesium in the water may be broken into particles, directly into the air, deposited on the furniture, the ground will be laid on a layer of white powder. Such a humidifier will bring secondary pollution to the air, which is not good for the body. 3, quiet Generally speaking, 30-40dB is a relatively quiet normal environment, suitable for rest. The noise of the humidifier should also be within this range.