Harmful effects of constant exposure to the AC
Posted on: 06/Sep/2016 9:12:03 AM
Recently leading doctors in the country have spoken about the hazards that office air-conditioning is causing to our health and what we can do to minimize its impact.
The experts say that the AC makes the sir drier, affecting at skin and eyes. They say, ACs are also harmful for our eyes as dryness in eyes can lead to redness, itchiness and can blur the vision. To keep your skin moisturized, carry a good quality skin moisturizer and apply it whenever your skin feels dry. To avoid dry eyes, you can use easily available eye-drops, which lessen the discomfort. If your skin and eyes are sensitive, it is better that you consult a doctor before buying.
Though sitting in an air-conditioned environment makes you forget to have water, make sure that you sip water throughout the day. This will keep you hydrated. We also often get complaints from patients regarding severe back problems, muscle spasms and constant headaches and most of them are young people working in MNCs. ACs cause pain in the joints and muscles which may become rheumatic pain over a period of time. A more severe situation can even develop into arthritis. Always make sure that the temperature of the AC is not below 20 degree Celsius. Try maintaining it between 25 degrees and 27 degrees. Make sure that you do not remain in an air-conditioned environment for too long. For an eight hour shift, make sure that you go outside at least twice.
ACs cause something called sick building syndrome which makes people feel an unending tiredness owing to staying in air-conditioned offices for too long. To feel better, try to stay in a well-ventilated area where air is constantly being refreshed. Do not stay indoors for too long and make sure you go outside at least twice in a normal work day. Also, when you are entering an area with a significant lower temperature, try covering yourself with a stole to avoid direct contact with cold air.
The ACs and their ducts must be cleaned regularly and properly. If not,they become breeding grounds for pathogens like fungi, bacteria and moulds. When the bacteria are transmitted through the ACs, they can lead to a range of breathing disorders including coughing, wheezing and breathlessness. what`s more dangerous is that people continue breathing in stale air such that an infection can easily transmit from one to another.
