Can I Add Aroma Oil to a Humidifier: Tips for the Heating Season
The heating season is just around the corner, which means someone may need a humidifier.
Often there are recommendations to add a little aromatic oil. Experts advise to think several times about the consequences, as there is a direct threat to health.
Scientist A. Yurasov told Lenta.ru what the addition of essential oils to a humidifier can lead to.
The expert notes that in this case there is a threat to health.
But before adding aromatic oil, you need to study the instructions, as this may be prohibited by the manufacturer of household appliances.
Just a broken device is not the most serious problem.
The fact is that when the humidifier is operating, microscopic droplets of water are formed in the air.
If you use essential oil, it will create an aerosol in the air.
If the composition is not intended for inhalation, damage to the mucous membrane may occur.
And due to the disruption of gas exchange and inflammation of the lungs, acute respiratory failure may develop, which can lead to death.
