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During prolonged hot weather, the demand for air conditioning among the populace rises. However, improper usage of air conditioners can pose health risks.
1. 5 Dangerous Habits of Using Air Conditioners on Hot Sunny Days That Can Lead to Fatalities
During prolonged hot weather, the demand for air conditioning among the populace rises. However, improper usage of air conditioners can pose health risks.
Abusing air conditioners, or using them improperly, can result in fatalities. Below are 5 habits to avoid when using air conditioners on hot sunny days.
Sitting in front of the air conditioner immediately after taking a night shower
After bathing, the body temperature decreases. Continuing to stay under a fan or air conditioner can adversely affect blood circulation in the body, leading to delayed blood flow to the brain, affecting heart rate and blood pressure. Especially, individuals with weak health and immunity are at risk of experiencing complications such as strokes if lying under the air conditioner immediately after bathing.
To avoid this, after bathing, it's advisable to dry off the body, avoid sitting directly under the air conditioner. It's best not to enter a room with an air conditioner immediately after bathing. If the room already has the air conditioner on, it's better to turn it off to allow the body to gradually adjust to the room temperature before turning the air conditioner back on.
Sleeping in an air-conditioned room after consuming alcohol, beer
While feeling sleepy due to alcohol, beer, many people may fall asleep when the air conditioner starts at a low temperature. If the body is exposed to cold for a long time without conscious protection, it can lead to critical conditions such as shock, paralysis.
Rushing into a cool air-conditioned room immediately after being exposed to extreme hot outdoor temperatures or vice versa
This is an extremely dangerous habit that can lead to heat shock, with a very high risk of stroke. The reason is that the body hasn't had time to adapt to room or outdoor temperatures, especially when moving from an extremely hot place to an extremely cold one, and vice versa.
Leaving the air conditioner on all day
Continuous operation of the air conditioner throughout the day greatly affects health when staying in a closed room with the air conditioner on. You should only sit in an air-conditioned room for up to 2 hours.
When leaving the room, it's advisable to open the door wide and stand at the door for a few minutes to allow the body to adapt to the new air. Additionally, if sleeping with the air conditioner on, especially towards night, when the body lacks movement and is prone to catching a cold, you should adjust the air conditioner to a higher temperature at night.
The hotter it gets, the lower the air conditioner temperature
This is a highly mistaken belief. Setting the air conditioner temperature too low not only consumes more electricity but also increases the risk of heat shock for users due to the temperature difference when going in and out, leading to various health problems. Even on hot days, the temperature shouldn't be set more than 5 degrees Celsius lower than the outside temperature. Except for days with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, you can set the air conditioner to 28 degrees Celsius.
On scorching hot days, only set the air conditioner to 28-29 degrees Celsius. Additionally, on cooler days below 35 degrees Celsius, you should only set it lower by 5 degrees Celsius compared to the outdoor temperature to protect your health and avoid heat shock.
