Rumor: The recent scorching days have made people realize just how important air conditioners are to society. However, the fact that some people have been admitted to the intensive care unit because of "air conditioning disease" has left many wondering if such a disease is preventable.
Truth: Most people have heard of the term "air conditioning disease" especially during hot summer days. In fact, it does not refer to a specific disease, but dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, upper respiratory tract infections, joint pains and other symptoms experienced by people who have stayed in an air-conditioned environment for a long time. The main causes of "air conditioning disease" are as follows.
1. Air conditioning temperature is set too low. Staying in an environment with a low air conditioning temperature for a long time will lead to cold joints, waist and abdomen. It is recommended that the temperature be set 26℃ or higher.
2. Cold air blows directly at people. If cold air blows directly on the body, it could lead to joint pain, rhinitis and other diseases.
3. The air conditioning system is not well cleaned and maintained. After being used for a long period, the air conditioner will not only accumulate a lot of dust, but also become a breeding ground for bacteria. An air conditioner that hasn't been cleaned for three years could be 60 times dirtier than a toilet. Being exposed to such an air conditioning environment for half an hour is as harmful as walking in a heavy haze for 16 hours, which could cause rhinitis, cough and other respiratory diseases.
4. Spend too much time in an air conditioned room. If you stay in a room with air conditioner on for a long time, you will feel discomfort due to lack of fresh air.
Is it true that we can only choose between "enduring the heat" and "the threat of air conditioning disease"? In fact, "air conditioning disease" is not unavoidable. With the development of technology, the above problems have been solved by air conditioning companies. Many air conditioners currently on the market are able to clear bacteria using different methods, and we just need to be cautious when using the air conditioner to help keep the disease away.