On hot days, air conditioning is a "savior" to help us beat the heat. But constant use of air conditioners can affect the skin, nose or throat. In particular, the dry air flow in the room when using the air conditioner can cause dryness of the nose.
So how to improve and prevent dry nose caused by air conditioning?
1. Causes of dry nose when sitting in air conditioner
The main cause of our dry nose when sitting in the air conditioner is due to low air humidity.
The way an air conditioner works is to blow out cool but dry air. This means that if you stay in an air-conditioned environment for a while, your ears, nose and throat can be affected by significant moisture loss. This can dry out the mucous membranes in the middle ear and also in the nasal passages.
The job of the mucous membranes is to help filter out bacteria so that bacteria do not enter the inner ear and other parts of the body. If it doesn't work properly, bacteria can enter through the nose and end up in the deepest part of the ear thanks to a network of tubes connecting the two sides.
Thus, sitting in the air conditioner for a long time not only dries out the nose, but also can cause ear infections, dry throat and moisture loss of the skin.
Low air humidity is the cause of our dry nose when using air conditioners (Photo: Internet)
2. How does dry nose affect health?
In addition to discomfort and pain, dry nose is rarely serious, but if left for a long time, it can cause a number of problems such as:
- Irritates the nose and causes discomfort, creating conditions for bacteria, viruses, molds to easily penetrate and cause diseases such as colds, flu, allergic rhinitis ...
- Affects the sinuses, especially those with sinuses will feel more pain and discomfort.
- Excessive dryness and irritation can cause the skin in the nose to crack and nosebleed
3. How to fix dry nose when sitting in air conditioner
To overcome the dryness of the nose when sitting in air conditioning, people can apply some home remedies such as:
Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air. This helps retain moisture in the nose and throat and skin, preventing these parts from being damaged.
Note, when using a humidifier in a room, people should leave it in an empty area, with little furniture to avoid humidifying items, causing damage or mold in the room.
Drinking plenty of water will help rehydrate and keep your body hydrated. While sitting in the air conditioner, you can take small sips on a regular basis.
Steam is also a measure to help moisten the nose. To steam, you need to prepare a small bowl of clean hot water, then lower your head and stay in this position to breathe in the steam for a few minutes. You can also use a large scarf to cover your head.
However, when steaming, you should keep your face about 20-30cm away from the bowl of water to avoid burns, do not use too much steam because if you abuse this method, it can also make the dry nose worse.
Using a nasal spray helps to "lubricate" the mucous membranes, moisturize the nose as well as clean the nose, remove irritants from the nose.
A humidifier will help increase the humidity of the air and keep the nose and throat moist when using air conditioning (Photo: Internet)
4. How to use air conditioner properly to prevent dry nose
To prevent dry nose as well as other health problems when using air conditioners, people should note:
– Sit away from the air conditioner, do not let the body or the ear, nose and throat area come into direct contact with the air from the air conditioner.
Regular nasal irrigation can help keep the mucous membranes in good working order, protecting the nose and sinuses
– Use a humidifier or leave a bowl of water in the room when using the air conditioner
– Should keep the air conditioner temperature from 26 to 29 degrees, should not let the temperature be too low
– If possible, you should only use the air conditioner when the temperature is high, in the evening when the temperature drops, you can use a fan or take advantage of the air.
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