Disinfect the house at home, disinfect it when you buy food, and disinfect in and out of the community. An epidemic made disinfectants an indispensable weapon for the newcomers virus.
But there are also concerns about the health risks associated with heavy use of disinfectants. For example, does it induce asthma?
The answer from experts is that it is possible.
Disinfectants may be a trigger for asthma
"The attack of the new crown virus, frequent hand washing, wearing a face mask, regular ventilation and disinfection, has become a daily habit that is known to all children and children," said Wang Zhuo, chief pharmacist of Shanghai Changhai Hospital. However, the entire society attaches great importance to environmental disinfection. In the process of air disinfection, disinfectant may become a predisposing factor for some asthma patients.
Wang Zhuo introduced that the risk factors of asthma include host factors (genetic factors) and environmental factors. Most people with asthma are allergic. They have hypersensitivity to certain allergens in the environment, and sometimes they show an acute attack of asthma.
"Commonly used disinfectant products can be divided into 9 types according to their composition: chlorine-containing disinfectants, peroxide-based disinfectants, aldehyde-based disinfectants, alcohol-based disinfectants, iodine-containing disinfectants, phenol-based disinfectants, and ethylene oxide. , Biguanide disinfectants and quaternary ammonium disinfectants. "Wang Zhuo said that many of them have irritating odors, especially when the concentration is too high and the spray is too dense, it is easy to irritate the skin and mucous membranes or induce cough and asthma.
In view of this, Wang Zhuo provided several suggestions: you should use the disinfectant correctly according to the instructions of various disinfectants; you should not spray directly on people when using disinfectants; if the asthma patient is particularly sensitive to a certain disinfectant, try Switch to another type of disinfectant; once asthma is induced, be sure to apply promptly acting asthma symptom relief drugs (such as albuterol aerosol, etc.) and get out of the induced environment as soon as possible.
Home asthma patients should pay attention to anti-allergy
The epidemic came at the end of the winter and early spring and the season changed. Yan Yu, a pharmacist in charge of the West China Hospital of Sichuan University, suggested that patients with asthma at home must be prepared for allergies.
"Allergy is a common cause of asthma." Yan Yu said that currently commonly used disinfectants may also induce allergies, and should be used properly.
In addition, Yan Yu suggested that home asthma patients should find allergens in their lives and take anti-allergy measures. Common allergens include, but are not limited to, dust mites, pollen, smoke, gasoline, paint, cold air, fungi, cats, and dog hair.
"At home, pay attention to keeping indoor air circulation and cleanliness. Bedding and clothes should be washed and changed to keep clean." Yan Yu said, at the same time, be careful of excessive ventilation and cause a cold, keep warm.
In terms of medication, Yan Yu recommends that home asthma patients be alert to drug allergies. Common drugs such as aspirin may also induce allergies. Therefore, home asthma patients should avoid adding drugs by themselves.
"Patients with asthma at home must standardize medication, do not stop the medication or change the dose, and pay attention to the correct use of inhalation devices. If there is a problem, it is recommended to use a professional formal network medical platform for consultation." Yan Yu said.
Yan Yu also suggested that those with stable conditions can go to the hospital to add more medicines to reduce the frequency of medical treatment during the epidemic if necessary. However, if the condition continues to deteriorate and it is difficult to control, it is recommended to take good protection and seek medical treatment if necessary.
Our reporter Liu Yuanyuan