How to use air conditioners correctly to protect your health

he Use air conditioner respond to a need not that much Comfortable. The idea has been rejected, especially in recent years.Therefore, before temperature rise these days and face summerfor many people it is necessary to turn on these devices.

However, the first thing we need to consider is its cleanthis is very necessary for you Correct operation And, by decanting, avoid negative health effects.

In this sense, cleaning air conditioning units is important, not just for their sake very good performance And, most importantly, for him maintainwhich can directly affect Human organism.

Therefore, it is recommended that these devices be inspected and supervised regularly by professional and licensed personnel. Without adequate maintenance, the accumulation of germs, viruses, bacteria, mold, dust, and pollen can spread. These substances are deposited throughout the year in different pipes, drains and pipes, clogging them or releasing dirty air that is polluted and harmful.

Let’s understand that air conditioning equipment takes air from the environment and distributes it as the temperature changes. In other words: it doesn’t renew the air, it only cools it. Hence the importance of cleaning it.

According to these precepts, its improper use creates an environment discomfort hotwhich disrupts our body’s thermal and hygroscopic conditions (temperature and humidity), thereby altering health.

Let us remember that the normal temperature of our body is 36.5 °C. Therefore, using air conditioners at lower temperatures can have an impact on our bodies.

As the name suggests, air conditioning must regulate the environment, while The ideal temperature is between 22°C and 24°C. In turn, the recommended humidity range is between 35% and 60%. Another important fact: every degree the device’s temperature drops means a 5% to 8% increase in power consumption.

Let us remember that the misuse of air conditioning units can have a negative impact on the health of vulnerable or sensitive people, especially those who suffer, e.g. Allergies, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or pneumonia Legionella. The bacterium was named after the veterans group “The American Legion” because it was discovered in a hotel’s air-conditioning circuit during a veterans’ convention.

First, we must eliminate the idea that air conditioning causes allergies, as this direct possibility does not exist.

Yes, we are sure that sudden changes in temperature can have an impact on the body, especially for allergy sufferers. Room temperature below recommended temperatures and a lack of cleaning of appliances can lead to health problems. Therefore, it is recommended to set the device to ventilation mode every 2 or 3 hours at night.

Shopping malls, banks, hotels, transportation, offices, movie theaters and other places, you will suddenly feel the temperature change as soon as you enter. This happens because they are centrally cooled. Spending a few hours in these areas may cause typical cold symptoms.

The vehicle air conditioner should also be cleaned, preferably by authorized personnel. It is recommended to lower the windows, open them, put them in ventilation mode, and then switch to cold air. In this case, the health effects are the same as those described above for household and commercial use equipment.

*PhD. Stella Maris Cuevas: MN: 81701. Otolaryngologist – Odor expert – Allergist. Former President of the Association of Otolaryngology of Buenos Aires (AOCBA).

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