Air Conditioner Health Hazards And Cure

If you thought having air conditioners at home solved all your problems, well it is not true as there have been many reports on the air conditioner health hazards, do take a brief look. Having air conditioners at home may be a matter of luxury to one and comfort to others but the conditioners also have some freebies that are quite harmful to health so take a look at the list air conditioner health hazards and the ways to stay away from them (cure).

Air Conditioner Health Hazards And Cure -

1. Although common colds, headaches and migraines are commomly complained ailments among the people who work under air conditioners. Some doctors even state that the air conditioners are far better the polluted natural air as they are filtered many times.

2. It is also said that air conditioners spread germs as quickly as it cools the environment as the same air keeps circulating in the workplace. So the best suggestions one can give is that the employees need to cough or sneeze with hands on.

3. But the manufacturers argue that a neatly maintained air conditioner can cause no ill effects so cleaning ACs is necessary. Some say that ACs are best for patients suffering from asthma and allergies as the air is constantly filtered.

4. Not only germs but the conditioners can also emit fine dust (if not frequently cleaned), that may increase the respiratory problems like allergic rhinitis, inflammation of the nasal passages even more. Many elders also complain of muscular pains if exposed to ACs for a longer period. The solution to the problem would be covering a thick blanket over the conditioner. This avoids dust and also reasonably controls the speed of cooling.

5. Scientific studies have also proved the fact that frequent change in environment (from too hot to too cold) may also be the reason for unhealth. Always try to set temperatures that is few degrees more or less than the outside environment.

6. The drip pan where the remains collect need to be cleaned more often so that the micro organisms like bacteria can't breed.

7. Air conditioners are even said to decrease the metabolic rate therefore causing weight gain in people.

8. The ventilation ducts need frequent checks it is a common dwelling place for rats and other germs.

9. There is a new syndrome called the sick building syndrome which mostly occurs when the Air Conditioners are not good and lead to various health hazards like headaches, irritation in the eyes, nose, or throat, dry or itchy skin and dizziness. Opening windows at least during weekends, drinking more water while working can help in curing these problems.