Experts warn of 5 ways to use air conditioning that are extremely harmful to health

Air conditioning is an indispensable item on hot days. However, improper use can lead to terrible health hazards for you and your family.

We are entering the first hot summer days of the year. Using air conditioning at this time is of course indispensable. However, experts recommend that you should be careful when using air conditioning during these long hot days. In many cases, not knowing how to use air conditioning can cause health problems.

Below are some mistakes when using air conditioning in hot weather, you should pay attention:

1. Forgetting to drink water when sitting in air conditioning for long periods of time

According to Dr. Khue Vu (working in Hanoi ), when sitting in a cool air-conditioned room, you often forget to drink enough water. Especially during prolonged hot weather, not drinking enough water can lead to unfortunate consequences.

Sitting in an air-conditioned room without drinking enough water can lead to unfortunate consequences.

Meanwhile, water is very necessary for the body. Especially in the hot summer. Sitting under the air conditioner for a long time will cause dry skin, dry eyes, and sore throat. Not replenishing water in time will make this condition worse, dangerous for your health.

Solution: Prepare yourself a water bottle when working in a closed room. Always keep a glass of water next to you to form the habit of drinking water when you see it, not waiting until you are thirsty to remember. In addition, you need to eat a lot of green vegetables and fruits to provide the necessary amount of water and minerals for the body to help keep the skin hydrated and maintain collagen.

2. The hotter the weather, the lower the air conditioner temperature should be.

According to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung (Former Head of Pediatrics Department, Bach Mai Hospital), this is an extremely wrong way of thinking. Turning on the air conditioner at too low a temperature not only wastes electricity but also easily causes users to suffer from heat shock. The reason is the difference with the outside temperature when going in and out, causing many health consequences.

Solution: On extremely hot days, only turn on the air conditioner at 28-29 degrees Celsius. In addition, on days cooler than 35 degrees Celsius, you should only turn it on at a level 5 degrees Celsius lower than outside to protect your health and avoid heat shock. You can also use a fan to cool down for more comfort.

Using air conditioning incorrectly can lead to terrible health hazards.

3. Use air conditioning without using a fan

Many people think that turning on a fan when using air conditioning is a waste. In fact, using a fan and air conditioning together not only saves electricity but also is less harmful to health. Because you can use the air conditioner at a higher temperature. At the same time, the air in the room circulates better. People in air conditioning also feel healthier because the air is colder in the room, helping people inside not to change the temperature when moving around.

Solution: Use a combination of air conditioning and electric fans. When using, remember to set the fan to low and the air conditioning to high temperature. Be careful not to let the fan shine directly on your head while sleeping.

4. Rush into a cool air-conditioned room right after being outside in hot weather or vice versa

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung said that this is an extremely dangerous habit that can lead to heat shock and a very high risk of stroke. The reason is that the body has not yet adapted to the room or outdoor temperature. Especially when moving from a place that is too hot to a place that is too cold and vice versa.

Solution: 30 minutes before leaving the room, you should turn off the air conditioner, open the door to let the air circulate, and help your body gradually adapt to the outside temperature. If you come from hot outside into an air-conditioned room, you should set the air conditioner to a high temperature and then gradually lower it, not lower it immediately.

Before entering an air-conditioned room, you should dry off your sweat, sit outside for a while, and then go in. You should also limit entering and exiting air-conditioned rooms on hot days to avoid sudden changes in temperature.

5. Sitting in front of the air conditioner right after taking a shower at night

According to physician Vu Quoc Trung (Traditional Medicine Clinic), bathing at night is extremely dangerous. When you take a bath at night and then sit in front of the air conditioner, it is even more dangerous.

According to this expert, after bathing, the body temperature drops, if you continue to stay under the fan or air conditioner, it will have a negative impact on blood circulation in the body. The consequence is that blood flows to the brain slowly. This not only affects the heart rate and blood pressure. In particular, people with weak health and resistance, if lying in air conditioning immediately after bathing, are very susceptible to accidents and strokes.

Solution: After bathing, dry your body and avoid sitting in front of the air conditioner. It is best not to enter an air-conditioned room immediately after bathing. If the air conditioner is already on, turn it off so your body can gradually adapt to the room temperature before turning it back on.

According to PNVN

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