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Summer is a time when flu viruses thrive. In addition to the illnesses caused by the hot and humid summer weather, improper use of electric fans can increase the risk of catching the flu. To protect your own health and that of your loved ones, pay attention to some key factors when using electric fans to cool down in the scorching heat and avoid flu infection.
Direct Fan Airflow
Some users have the habit of directing the fan airflow directly onto themselves, thinking it will cool the body faster. However, this habit is one of the main reasons why you are more likely to catch a cold. When the airflow from the electric fan blows directly onto the body at close range, it pushes cold air into your body. If your body has not adapted to this sudden temperature change, it can lead to mild heat shock, making it easier for flu bacteria to attack.
Direct fan airflow onto the body is a significant factor that increases the risk of catching a cold.
Use the maximum fan setting when returning from outdoors
You might think that when coming in from outdoor summer activities, the body needs instant cooling, so adjusting the fan to the maximum level is a mistake in summer electric fan usage that can make the body more susceptible to illness. Setting the fan to the highest speed quickly lowers room and body temperature, causing sudden cold air, leading to the immediate contraction of blood vessels under the skin, which have expanded due to heat. This rapid contraction instantly halts sweat secretion, causing an imbalance between heat production and dissipation in the body. If repeated frequently, this condition can result in a cold or respiratory infections.
Sudden cold air causes the blood vessels under the skin, expanded due to heat, to contract, disrupting sweat secretion and leading to the body getting cold.
Neglecting Fan Cleaning for Extended Periods
The blades of an electric fan, when used for an extended period, accumulate a layer of dirt. Without regular cleaning, this layer of dust becomes an ideal environment for bacteria and viruses that cause flu to thrive. When you turn on the fan, the bacteria hidden in the dusty blades follow the airflow and infiltrate your body, leading to respiratory and flu-related illnesses.
Regularly clean the fan blades to prolong the product's lifespan and prevent flu viruses from attacking.
Therefore, to safeguard your health and that of your family members, you should regularly clean the fan blades every 2-3 months. This not only helps protect your family from flu but also improves the device's performance, extending the lifespan of the product.
Influenza is a respiratory infection, easily contagious and usually treatable. However, if not promptly and thoroughly treated, it can cause damage to the respiratory system leading to fatality. To prevent the flu, in addition to maintaining health and proper use of electric fans in the summer, you should also supplement your diet with foods rich in vitamins and minerals to boost immunity, helping your body resist the invasion of flu viruses.
