In winter, people often include things in their diet that have a warming effect. This gives them natural warmth. However, many people also light fireplaces outside the house or in the yard. This can give them relief from cold. It’s all good because it’s a natural solution. But now the fireplace trend is outdated. Room heaters and blowers are being used in most people’s homes. But did you know that excessive use of heater-blowers can make you sick? If not then we are going to tell you about the damage caused by it.
A heater-blower is used to provide warmth to the body in winter. But its heat can burn your skin. You may face problems like redness and itching. In fact, heaters and blowers remove moisture from the skin. This can make your skin look dry and lifeless. It is also not safe for hair. If you sit in front of it for a long time, the scalp also gets damaged. It can also cause your hair to fall out.
Constant use of heaters and blowers depletes moisture in the air. This may cause you to have trouble breathing. Cough, sore throat and sinus infections are common. It is no less dangerous for people who already have respiratory problems such as asthma or allergies.
If you have been using a room heater or blower for a long time, it reduces the oxygen in the room. Due to this, the skin inside the nose can become dry. During this time your nose may also bleed. Blowers and heaters are not safe for your brain either. It will give you instant warmth but its long term consequences can be serious. This increases the level of carbon monoxide in the room. Due to this, there is a lack of blood in the brain. It also increases the chance of internal bleeding or brain hemorrhage. So use them wisely in winter.
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