Controversy continues about the relationship between air conditioners and human health. Whether the danger is real and how not to get sick from air conditioners, we will figure it out together.
What are the diseases from air conditioners?
Diseases from air conditioners can be very different and, at times, unexpected:
- Colds and coughs from air conditioner... A jet of cold air directed directly at a person is especially dangerous. The upper body and shoulders are the most sensitive places to hypothermia. Just 15 minutes of direct blowing with cold air is enough for the development of a cold;
- Legionellosis... An infectious disease caused by Legionella, a microorganism for which the humid environment of an air conditioner is ideal. A cough from an air conditioner can be a sign of this condition. Legionellosis is one of the most severe consequences of the use of climate technology. People with weak immunity are more susceptible to it;
- Allergy... These diseases from the air conditioner develop if the equipment is not disinfected and cleaned on time. A fungus grows inside the building, the spores of which spread throughout the room and cause allergies. Moreover, the majority of users will not even think of the thought: "I am sick from the air conditioner";
- Freon poisoning... Signs of poisoning - clouding of consciousness, dizziness, nausea. Modern types of freon are less dangerous. And in a working device, there can be no leakage;
- Headache, impaired performance, lethargy... Noise from air conditioners can be the cause of these unpleasant symptoms;
- Redness of the eyes, desiccation of mucous membranes, skin, lungs... A decrease in air humidity by only 10%, which is provided by climatic technology, leads to such unpleasant consequences. In turn, immunity decreases, the risk of pneumonia, bronchitis, rhinitis, etc. increases.
If your head hurts
"I'm sick from the air conditioner, what should I do?" - this question often arises among employees of offices, shops. In the wrong hands, this useful household appliance can turn into a killer.
And yet, how not to get sick from the air conditioner:
- Find a place for the equipment so that the air flow does not fall on people in the room;
- The difference between the air temperature in the conditioned room and outside should not be more than 6 degrees;
- Clean and disinfect your air conditioner at least every 3 months;
- Buy an air conditioner a little more expensive, but equipped with quality filters.
Remember, conditioning and health are truly intertwined. Turn it on only when really needed.
