DOES AIR CONDITIONING CAUSE ……

“Why do I always sneeze when I’m in an air conditioned room? Why is my skin and throat so dry?”. These may be the questions running through your mind. Some of us are concerned that it may be causing more damage than good.

Although air conditioners do not cause illness, they can interact with our surroundings in ways that make us ill. Learn more about the issues and how to stay away from it.

ASTHMA

Mold is one of the most common asthma triggers, and using the air conditioning might cause an asthma attack. Air conditioners enable moisture and other debris to build up within the air handlers.

They'll have difficulty breathing, start wheezing, and get nasal congestion and irritated eyes as a result. Spending hours in air-conditioned rooms during the summer heat may seem like a good idea, but it might provoke an asthma attack.

If air conditioning is not properly maintained, it may not be a cure for asthma. Air conditioning filters should be cleaned on a regular basis to keep mold and other allergens detrimental to asthma sufferers from circulating in the home. Because the air passes via a filthy air conditioning system, indoor air quality can sometimes be more toxic than outdoor air.

COLD

Viruses have been shown to be more likely to infect those who have compromised immune systems. Stress on the body generated by going between cool, air-conditioned interior environments and blazing hot outside temperatures is one reason for lagging immunity.

Studies have also shown that these viruses reproduce more quickly in cold environments, such as those provided by air conditioning.

To prevent this, you could start off with increasing the temperature of your air conditioning. It may feel good when the temperature is low but after a while your nose will start to itch. Air conditioning is supposed to keep you cool but not like you are in the north pole.

COUGH

If you're prone to coughing due to your air conditioning, it's typically due to one of two factors: either your indoor air is unclean or it's extremely dry.

Dust, pet’s fur, and other allergens can pollute indoor air, which is frequently the cause of coughing fits. Check your air conditioning system every six weeks, especially if you have a furry family member.

Air conditioners have a drying effect on indoor air, which can lead to respiratory problems. How can you reduce the possibility of dry air in your home? Installing a humidifier is one option. The mist from the humidifier may return moisture to your space. Another alternative is to get your air conditioner serviced every 3 to 4 months.

DRY SKIN

With a cool blast of air, your air conditioner happily tempers the scorching heat. Did you realize, however, that the cool, soothing air might be harmful to your skin?

Air conditioners have a tendency to remove moisture from interior spaces in an indiscriminate manner. This means they're sucking moisture from your skin as well. The outer layers of your skin get very dry as a result of this.

The inner layers of your skin are eventually impacted, resulting in stretched, flaky, and itchy skin. Dermatitis can be caused by excessive dryness of your skin. If you already have a skin problem such as rosacea, psoriasis, or eczema, air conditioning might make it worse.

Don’t sacrifice your skin over the air conditioning. Hydration is key. You will have to ensure that you drink enough water daily. Another way is to lather your body with moisturiser. You can also take a break from the air conditioning room. Take a step outside and take in the fresh air.

CONCLUSION

On a final note, most of these issues are preventable. It goes back to the basics of regular general servicing of your air conditioning. The majority of the main causes are impurities in your air conditioning. With regular maintenance, not only remove the dirt and bacteria, you will always have fresh and clean air to breathe in.