New Delhi: To avoid heat, people often use fans, coolers or air conditioners. Out of which the air of Air Conditioner i.e. AC is the coldest and works to cool the body in minutes. However, if you spend too much time in AC, then it can also cause many types of damage to your health and body, reports Dynamite News.
Yes, you read it absolutely right. The AC running in the room may work to reduce your heat by giving dry and cold air, but it has a very bad effect on the body and health. In such a situation, you should use AC for a minimum period. Let us know what damage can happen to your body due to staying in AC for a long time.
Disadvantages of staying in AC for long hours
Skin dryness
AC reduces moisture, due to which the skin and eyes become dry. Due to this, the skin can also be badly damaged.
Dehydration
Due to the cold air of AC, the body can fall prey to dehydration. Therefore, its use should be minimized.
Respiratory problems
Staying in AC for a long time can cause allergies or asthma due to dust, fungus or poor maintenance of AC filter.
Immunity will be weakened
When you suddenly come from AC air to the heat outside, there is a change in temperature. Due to which the body's immunity can be weakened, which can cause cold or flu.
Stiffness in joints and muscles
Staying in the cold of AC for a long time can worsen arthritis or cause stiffness in joints and muscles.
Lethargy-fatigue
Constantly being in the cold air of AC can make your body feel lazy, sleepy and less active. This affects the body's energy.
Headaches and sinuses
The cold, dry air of AC can cause congestion in the sinuses and lead to tension headaches or migraines.
Lack of ventilation
Staying in closed AC rooms limits the intake of fresh air and oxygen, causing suffocation and fatigue.
Irritation in eyes
AC air can dry out your eyes, especially for those who wear contact lenses or use screens for a long time.
Thermal shock
Rapidly moving between cold AC and hot outside temperatures can cause stress or thermal shock in the body.
