New Delhi, December 24 (IANS). Cold has knocked throughout North India. In such a situation, people find their own ways to avoid cold. To avoid cold, room heater is also used extensively, but it is necessary to take special care in its use.
There is a need to be careful because this heater, which protects from cold, also causes harm. It gives us relief from cold but if care is not taken while using it, it can also prove fatal. Neurologists and dermatologists also talk about the harm it causes to the body.
If the heater is run in a closed room, it reduces the oxygen level in the air. In such a situation, the person may have difficulty in breathing. Along with this, there can also be a danger of fire. This especially needs to be avoided by asthma or respiratory patients. Continuous exposure to room heater can cause skin and eye problems.
According to neurologists, both blower and heater are not safe for the brain. Neurologist Dr. Saurabh Yatish Bansal explains the reason for this. It is said, it increases the level of carbon monoxide in the room. Due to this there is lack of blood in the brain. As a result, the chances of internal bleeding or brain hemorrhage increase, hence it is better to use them in winter only with caution.
At the same time, it also has adverse effects on the skin. Dr. Sonal Bansal, Senior Consultant, Department of Dermatology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, said, “Hot and dry air from blowers and room heaters harms the skin. Its heat can burn your skin. Facing problems like itching. Actually, heaters and blowers take away moisture from the skin, making your skin dry and lifeless. It is also not safe for people to sit in front of it for a long time. It can also cause hair loss.”
Even if you use it, you need to take many precautions.
For this, try not to keep the heater on the whole night. Even if you have to do this, take care not to keep the room closed. Along with this, try to set the room heater to a safe and correct temperature. With this, the level of oxygen in the air will remain correct.
Along with this, take special care to get the heater serviced from time to time.
There is also a risk of fire from fan heaters. In such a situation, keep in mind that the heater should be kept at such a place in the house that there is no risk of fire. Along with this, keep in mind that children should be kept away from the reach of the heater.
–IANS
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