Are electric blankets harmful to the body
Nov 02, 2022
When winter comes, many babies who are afraid of cold will take out the warm artifact at the bottom of the press box: electric blanket.
Electric blankets are indeed a good companion for the elderly and the weak in winter, and even I rely on it to continue my life in winter.
But there are also many people who worry that using too many electric blankets will be harmful to health. What is the truth?
Electric blanket N deadly sins —— ——
● Sleeping on an electric blanket can cause fire and nosebleeds;
●Electric blankets can easily lead to acne, dermatitis, skin allergies, etc...
Some people even say that the radiation from electric blankets can cause leukemia!
All the popular science of making an electric blanket for everyone today
Q1. Will electric blankets cause fire and nosebleeds?
A1. uncertain.
This is more of an adaptation problem, or the power of the quilt and the electric blanket do not match. In the case of high temperature, the blood flow rate and pressure will increase. In addition to the dryness in winter, the drying caused by the baking of the electric blanket, the small blood vessels in the nasal cavity are relatively fragile. , it is indeed possible to have nosebleeds and get angry.
But most of the electric blankets now have different temperature gears that can be adjusted. Adjusting the temperature to a suitable gear for the human body, or placing a humidifier in the room, will not cause physical discomfort.
Q2. Electric blankets are easy to cause acne and skin allergies?
A2.uncertain.
It is true that the electric blanket will cause the humidity in the quilt to drop (of course, if you are a thief sweating constitution, I did not say →_→), the air is relatively dry in winter, and the skin oil secretion is insufficient, these are factors that increase the probability of acne , it's a bit injustice to rely only on the head of the electric blanket. If you are really worried about this, refer to the first article and get a humidifier!
The conclusion is here!
The specific hazards of electric blankets are as follows:
1.. Inferior and outdated electric blankets will cause leakage and cause electric shocks;
2.Long-term opening in unattended conditions can easily lead to overheating and fire;
3.There is a potential risk of scalding for special groups that need to be cared for, such as the elderly, infants, and paralyzed people.
Therefore, it is recommended that you:
1. Purchase electric blanket products produced by regular manufacturers;
2. When using the electric blanket, the method of "opening in advance and closing before going to bed" is adopted, which is both warm and safe;
3. The service life of the electric blanket should not exceed 6 years, and the electric blanket over 6 years should be replaced regardless of whether it is in good condition or not.
