Be careful if you live in AC for a long time... | Be careful if you live in AC for a long time...: You may suffer from headaches and migraines, take this precaution

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In some states of India, the temperature begins to rise from the month of March itself. which decreases to some extent after July. Heatwaves and temperatures break records every year. In such a situation, air conditioner (AC) has become very necessary for people to get relief from heat. Air conditioners are being used everywhere in today’s era be it home, car or office.

But this cool AC air in summer can also harm health in future. Prolonged use of air conditioners can cause eye irritation, skin problems or migraines. So it is important to strike a balance between comfort and health.

So today In work news Let’s talk about health damage caused by AC.

You will also learn that-

• How to avoid AC damage?
• What should be the normal temperature of AC?

Expert: Dr. Urvi Maheshwari – Physician, Genova Shelby Hospital (Mumbai)

Question- What harm does staying in AC for a long time do to the body?
Answer- Using AC in summer gives everyone relief from the heat. When the temperature crosses 45 degrees, relief comes only from fans, coolers and ACs. But sitting in AC all day starts reducing the natural moisture of the body. Because of this, the body’s ability to tolerate heat begins to be affected.

Understand the type of damage AC can cause from the graphic below.

Question- Why does staying in AC for a long time cause headache or migraine?
Answer- Staying in AC for a long time can lead to headaches or migraines. because-

• AC cold air is dry. This can cause your sinuses to become drier than usual. Due to which the risk of headache increases manifold.
• Prolonged exposure to AC can cause vasoconstriction of the scalp. This can reduce blood flow to the brain. It can cause headache.
• Staying in AC dehydrates the body. It can also cause headaches or migraines.

Q- How does living in AC affect the eyes?
Answer- Eyes need moisture to stay hydrated. But AC can dehumidify the ambient air. This can cause dry eye. Apart from this, problems like itching, redness and dryness of the eyes can also occur.

In addition, if filters and tubes are not cleaned properly, they can grow fungi, bacteria and viruses that can cause allergies or irritation in the eyes.

Q- How can we avoid the side effects of AC?
Answer- You can follow these tips to protect yourself from the side effects caused by AC. like-

• Keep your home, car or office AC clean. You can change AC filter before summer season. which will remove fungus or dirt.
• If you feel fatigue, headache or pain in muscles and joints, turn off the AC for a while.
• There should not be much difference between the outside temperature and the temperature of your room or office.
• Even sitting or sleeping directly under AC air can cause many problems like dry skin and muscle stiffness. Therefore direct contact with AC airflow should be avoided.
• Take a break from the air-conditioned room for fresh air and sunshine.
• Once the room cools down you can turn off the AC for a while and use a ceiling fan.
• The room has AC. Arrange proper ventilation in it. Due to which clean air remains. Which can avoid allergic reactions.

You can protect your body from harm by adopting some of the tips given in the graphic below.

Question: At what temperature is it normal to run AC?
Answer- According to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, a temperature of 24 degrees AC is ideal for the human body. Running the AC for a long time at higher or lower temperatures can cause damage to the body. Apart from this, running AC at 24 degree temperature can save 15 to 20% in electricity bill. Once the AC cools the room, it is better to turn off the AC for a while.

Let’s know a little about AC.

Question: What gas is there in AC and what precautions should be taken for it?
Answer- There are two types of gas in AC – R32 and R410. Most ACs come with R32 gas as it is ozone friendly. Its leakage does not cause any harm to the environment. You also have to take care of AC wiring. Sometimes sparking can also lead to explosion. In such a situation, whenever you plug in the AC, do good quality wiring in it.

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