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Infrequent washing of sheets can lead to serious health problems. Several studies have linked dirty bedding to appendicitis. Photos/Getty Images
According to sleep experts at Bed Kingdom, the body secretes fluids and oil every night during sleep, along with thousands of dead skin cells. Attracts dust mites which expel feces associated with allergies, asthma, rhinitis and eczema.
This is why some health factors require more frequent washing of sheets, such as asthma. Reporting from Express, Wednesday (14/12/2022) it is recommended to change bed sheets every day for sick people.
Dirt and dust mites can cause severe allergic reactions in some people. Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, skin rashes, itchy eyes, and a runny nose. Dust mites are also a very common trigger for people with asthma.
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Cleveland Clinic dermatologist Alok Via explains that there are more bacterial organisms in the body than there are cells themselves. “When you leave dead skin cells on your sheets, bacteria can multiply. If they get back on the skin, it can cause folliculitis,” Via said.
In addition to irritation, it has been shown that the transmission of the infection also occurs through dirty sheets. Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most dangerous bacteria because it is more contagious than other types. It is also closely related to serious health conditions such as pneumonia.
Appendicitis is also at risk when bacteria or parasites enter the digestive tract. It can happen when the tube that connects the colon and appendix gets blocked or trapped by stool.
If the appendix ruptures, it can cause a serious and life-threatening infection. To prevent your sheets from becoming a vehicle for infection, Bed Kingdom experts recommend setting aside time to wash your sheets at least once a week.
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