Lying in an air-conditioned room for a long time causes the body to easily become dehydrated and dry the skin, creating conditions for bacteria to attack. Staying constantly in air-conditioned rooms also dries out the respiratory glands, leading to difficulty breathing. For young children, it can also cause fever and lead to diarrhea.
Possible diseases
Using air conditioning regularly and continuously for a long time will lead to dry skin and dry nose because the humidity in air-conditioned rooms is usually only 50%. Causes skin and respiratory diseases such as dermatitis, rhinitis,…
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If the air conditioner is not well maintained, the air filter will not be properly maintained, causing the circulating air to become contaminated, causing respiratory and infectious diseases.
Using the air conditioner continuously and rarely opening the door to filter fresh air will cause bacteria, dust, and mold to accumulate over time, causing allergies.
Leaving the air conditioning temperature too low overnight will make the body feel tired and stiff after waking up.
In addition, it can reduce vision, cause eye conditions such as conjunctivitis and blepharitis, as well as cause problems for contact lens wearers.
Above all, it causes joint pain, the main cause is due to changes in temperature and humidity. Low temperature and humidity cause vasoconstriction, reducing blood flow to the musculoskeletal system.
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Because the muscles, tendons and ligaments around the joints also stretch abnormally, causing pain, especially in sensitive areas such as the head, face, neck, and nape. The temperature difference between spaces with and without air conditioning, the wind from the machine blowing directly into the body increases the risk of cold… can all cause bone and joint pain.
To avoid getting sick when using air conditioning, you should note:
Ideal temperature difference: 7 degrees Celsius
When sleeping deeply, body temperature drops so it is easy to get sore throat and fever leading to diarrhea. Therefore, do not overuse the air conditioner, so that the temperature difference is much greater than outside. To be safe for people sleeping in air-conditioned rooms, the temperature should be between 25-27 degrees Celsius.
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When the room temperature is 7 degrees Celsius different from the outdoor temperature, it will be good for the user. Besides, it will not affect the continuous entry and exit of the room.
Do not use the air conditioner for more than 4 hours continuously