The bedroom is the most comfortable place in our home, where we spend more than a third of our day. During this time, a person breathes about 7,000 times and inhales approximately 2,400 liters of air. If the air quality in the bedroom is poor, containing various chemical pollutants or pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, the damage to human health is self-evident.With the improvement of living conditions, many large houses have bathrooms and dressing rooms in the bedrooms. Many people bring televisions and computers into the bedrooms, keep large fish tanks with colorful parrotfish, and decorate their homes with excessive luxury… Do these things have anything to do with our health? With these questions in mind, we consulted some public health experts to analyze the health risks behind these phenomena.

First phenomenon: the bathroom is in the bedroom

Risk Index: ★★★

Dr. Wen Jie, a public health doctor at Peking Union Medical College, analyzes:

Currently, large户型 designs generally have a master bedroom with a bathroom, abbreviated as the master bathroom. The master bathroom is very convenient, as you can take a bath and use the toilet without leaving the bedroom, which is very suitable for families with a large number of people. However, no matter how nice the bathroom is, odors and dampness are inevitable. Especially, most master bathrooms do not have windows and only have one ventilation port, so the humidity in the bathroom is bound to enter the bedroom. Bedding absorbs the dampness and feels uncomfortable to cover.

The impact of excessive humidity: A long-term humid environment can make people feel very uncomfortable, with headaches, fever, joint pain, and other symptoms; excessively humid air is conducive to the reproduction and spread of some bacteria and pathogens, and a humid environment is most prone to produce mold. Inhaling mold can easily cause pneumonia or pulmonary fungal disease; a humid environment can increase the incidence of eczema, dermatitis, and some fungal diseases such as ringworm and tinea pedis.

Solution:

Try to buy houses with windows in the bathroom, pay attention to moisture-proof

With windows, the ventilation problem of the bathroom is solved, and the door of the bathroom should be opened on the side, not directly facing the bed.

In addition, the moisture in the bathroom is heavy, which is prone to dampness. Therefore, waterproof and mold-proof materials should be selected for walls, ceilings, and other areas, especially tile gaps, which can be coated with a waterproof agent to prevent mold.

In addition, a ventilation fan must be installed in the bathroom. If there is no ventilation fan, the door should be closed after taking a shower to prevent moisture from spreading into the bedroom. After the water vapor condenses, go in to dry off. In addition, moisture-proof boxes, desiccant packs, and other moisture-proof and moisture-absorbing agents are also suitable for placement in the bathroom.

Second phenomenon: televisions and computers in the bedroom

Risk Index: ★★★★

Dr. Wen Jie, a public health doctor at Peking Union Medical College, analyzes:

The electromagnetic waves generated by the operation of televisions, computers, and mobile phones are electromagnetic radiation. Once the intensity of electromagnetic radiation exceeds a certain level, it can cause headaches, insomnia, memory decline, vision decline, increased or decreased blood pressure, and other symptoms. Do not place household appliances too closely together or use them frequently together, especially do not place televisions, computers, and refrigerators in the bedroom together, to avoid exposing yourself to the danger of excessive radiation.

Placing a television in the bedroom affects the couple’s life

Italian surveys show that placing a television in the bedroom affects the couple’s life, reducing sexual life by half. This is because the television in the bedroom leads to little communication between couples, and even when they do communicate, it is usually only for 2 to 3 minutes each time. In contrast, couples who do not watch TV have more communication, with each language exchange generally lasting about 15 minutes. In addition, researchers have found that violent scenes in films and TV dramas can cause 47% of men to lose sexual desire; while恐怖镜头 can make 56% of women lose sexual impulse.

Watching TV before going to bed will also reduce sleep quality.

Solution:

Define the function of the bedroom clearly, and clear away things that are not related to sleeping.

Phenomenon three: Keeping fish in the bedroom

Hazard index: ★★★

Analysis by Party and Mass Work Committee of Nankai Hospital:

Keeping fish is a good choice to relax and cultivate temperament after work, and the water vapor evaporated from the fish tank can regulate the humidity and dryness of the indoor air.

It is not advisable to keep fish in the bedroom

But it should be noted that it is best not to keep fish in the bedroom, because the volume of the aquarium is different from that of a general fish tank, it emits a lot of water vapor, which increases the humidity inside the room and is easy to breed mold, causing biological pollution; the air pump of the aquarium will also produce noise, affecting sleep.

Solution:

It is best to place the fish tank in the living room or study, where the air circulation is good and it is convenient to change the water.

Phenomenon four: The bedroom is full of green plants

Hazard index: ★★★★

Analysis by Wu Qi, deputy director of Hahe Hospital and respiratory expert:

Green plants can purify the air, increase oxygen content, and can also alleviate tension, so many people bring them into the bedroom. However, when there is insufficient light at night, green plants absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide.

Health hazards of placing too many green plants in the bedroom

The more green plants in the bedroom, the more carbon dioxide they exhale. Combined with closed doors and windows during sleep, the indoor air circulation is poor, which will make people stay in an oxygen-deficient environment for a long time, causing persistent fatigue and difficulty in entering deep sleep. Prolonged exposure will reduce work efficiency. Moreover, because the soil of plants may contain a large amount of mold, which can cause respiratory system symptoms such as allergies or asthma.

Solution:

When you need to place green plants to decorate the bedroom, you can place a small amount of lucky bamboo or other hydroponic plants, or cute cacti, such as cacti, which release oxygen for 24 hours, like dry and sunny weather, and can be watered once a month or every two weeks, which is the most suitable for indoor cultivation.

Do not choose those shade-loving plants that need to be watered frequently.

Phenomenon five: The most beautiful and luxurious is the bedroom

Hazard index: ★★★★★

Analysis by Wang Xin, an air quality treatment expert at Jinxiang Green Innovation Indoor Air Treatment Center:

The danger depends on the luxury.

The more luxurious the decoration, the more money spent, and the more beautiful it looks, the more pollution it generates:

We once tested a family, the master bedroom where the owner lived was fully covered with beautiful wallpaper, and the furniture such as beds and wardrobes were all exquisite. The test result showed that the air pollution in these bedrooms was seriously超标. While the保姆 lived in a small room, except for a bed and floor tiles, there were no other decorations, and the walls were only painted with white paint, but all the indicators in this bedroom were qualified. This shows that the more luxurious the decoration, the more money spent, and the more beautiful it looks, the more pollution it generates.

Solution:

Preventive measures, early detection, and early treatment. To prevent the harm of decoration pollution, we must start from the source, choose environmentally friendly decoration materials as much as possible, and use decoration materials that meet national standards and have little pollution, such as paint, glue, and coatings.

There are many pollution treatment methods. If conditions permit, the owner is best to inspect the indoor air quality before moving in.