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What are Humidifiers and Vaporizers? "Humidifiers and vaporizers add moisture to the air, making it less drying to your mouth, throat, and nose. A humidifier produces a cool mist, and a vaporizer puts out hot steam. WebMD: Humidifier and Vaporizer
Humidifiers "Cool mist from a humidifier may be more comfortable to breathe than hot steam. However, humidifiers are · noisy, · produce particles that may be irritating to some people, and · need to be cleaned and disinfected regularly. This is especially important for people who have mold allergies." WebMD: Humidifier and Vaporizer
Vaporizers "A vaporizer's hot steam does not contain any irritating particles, and you can add medications such as Vicks VapoRub to ease breathing. Steam may feel good when you have a cold, but the hot water can burn anyone who overturns or gets too close to the vaporizer." WebMD: Humidifier and Vaporizer
Related Topics · Other Suggestions: Breathing · Sensory Processing: Neurodevelopmental Delays: Improving Proprioception: Smell · Indoor Air Pollution: Negative Ions · Indoor Air Pollution: Positive Ions
"The two main alternatives to CRT-based monitors are Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and Active Matrix Display (which is an advanced form of LCD. LCDs have much lower current requirements and emit much weaker electromagnetic fields than CRTs. Up until recently, LCD have had the disadvantage that they produce lower quality visual images than CRTs. However, the modern generation of LCDs, particular active matrix displays, are being produced with better and better visual characteristics. Most lap-top computers rely on LCD technology and ferroelectric liquid crystals displays are being developed which promise lighter, brighter displays with less of the problems of poor contrast experienced by users of some currently available LCDs." London Hazards Centre: VDU Work and the Hazards to Health: Chapter 7
Things to Consider Low Radiation Monitors "Some manufacturers make low radiation monitors and some make monitors that are badged as low radiation but not. Generally, the better brands can make a true low radiation monitor that reduces radiation to within the guidelines of MPR2 or TCO. We suggest you ask for a copy of their certification and then make certain the model, that was certified, is the same as you are purchasing." Nubridge Company Ltd.: Filter FAQ
"Placing a conductive screen filter on a low radiation monitor will further reduce the radiation emitted, eliminate any residual static field, and improve the contrast and viewing comfort." Nubridge Company Ltd.: Filter FAQ
Not all Screen Filters are the Same "Screen filters with a conductive layer [e.g. mesh filters] can, if properly grounded, drain away the static field in front of the monitor, thereby preventing static shock, reducing dust circulation, and also substantially reduce the electric field (E-field) component of radiation that impinges upon the user." Nubridge Company Ltd.: Filter FAQ
Things to Avoid "Some manufacturers state their filters reduce electromagnetic radiation when they should be stating the filter reduces E-field radiation. Others are simply misleading the customer." Nubridge Company Ltd.: Filter FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions · Nubridge Company Ltd.: Filter FAQ
If you're considering buying a screen filter, some of the features you want to look for are 'static' (antistatic), 'radiation' (antiradiation, electric field radiation), and 'ground' (ground wire).
Related Topics · Indoor Air Pollution: Electromagnetic Waves: Suggestions · Indoor Air Pollution: Positive Ions: Sources: Computer Monitors, Static Electricity
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