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Did you Know the AC could be Harmful? | 28th July, 2017

 In hot sunny days do you the Air Conditioners? Be aware of Disadvantages of Air Conditioner on Health before you get habituated to it.

 
Earlier, air conditioning was an extravagance vouchsafed only to the privileged few; but in this avant-garde era, though, it is a norm in offices and in few public transport systems, it has become a part of lives for many of the individuals and they got habituated to it.
 
Unfortunately, viciously low temperatures & faulty maintenance led to severe health issues, causing common disorders in people & occasional major outbreaks of ailments. Now let us have a look at few advantages & disadvantages of Air Conditioner on Health.
 
Disadvantages of Air Conditioner on Health
In spite of the relief it brings on a hot sunny day, there are some health problems which occurs due to the 24/7running of air conditioning. The following are some of the Disadvantages of Air Conditioner on Health.
 
  • Unexpected changes in humidity & temperature affects the respiratory system of an individual
  • Regular usage of air Conditioner dries skin & mucous membranes
  • Its ambient noise, leads to noise pollution.
  • Air circulation even transmits infectious respiratory diseases
  • Airborne dust & fungi cause allergic reactions
  • Air conditioning is related with chronic rhinitis & pharyngitis, hoarseness and throat irritation
  • Air conditioning can worsen eye conditions like conjunctivitis & blepharitis, and alos results in causing problems for contact lens wearers.
Sometimes indoor air pollution is greater than outdoor air pollution. If indoor air contains allergens, you may suffer from nasal issues, headaches,itchy eyes,difficulty breathing and dizziness. In extreme cases, pneumonia and asthma attacks can also develop.
Spending long hours in air conditioned of offices or home you may cause also suffer heat intolerance when you go outside.
If you suffer from allergies in the summer months, running air conditioning constantly worsen your symptoms if AC system has not been regularly maintained.
 
How to prevent yourself against Disadvantages of Air Conditioner on Health?
Follow below points to prevent yourself against Disadvantages of Air Conditioner on Health:
 
  • Check the instructions of the manufacturer for cleaning/changing the unit of air filters.
  • Open windows and allow fresh air to circulate in order to flush out pollutants.
  • Replace a new AC unit for every 10 years.
  • Have an HVAC technician perform annual maintenance checks
  • Try using the fan-only mode on your AC unit.
  • Ensure to change your cabin air filters every 12,000 to 15,000 miles in car
 
Karen Arthur/ghanahospitals.org

 

     
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