Rising temperatures in the summer
make it necessary to use a car air conditioner, but when the human body moves
from the heat to the cold climate, it can suffer from many diseases such as
colds and flu.
According to a study published in
Al-Rajal magazine, air conditioners can be very harmful to the body if
precautions are not taken, especially in cases where the corona virus is
spread, caution should be exercised.
"Extreme temperatures in recent
years have made it very difficult to get around in a car without an air
conditioner, but there are also many health risks," according to the
study.
"Because the cold environment
inside the car causes fungus and bacteria to grow, when the AC is turned on,
these bacteria and fungi spread in the air, increasing the chances of infection
and pneumonia."
Health risks from car air
conditioners
Research has shown that the nature of
the human body is that when it is exposed to high temperatures, it releases
sweat to cool the body. When the human body moves from heat to a normal place,
it sweats slowly. Slowly stops coming.
Research has shown that cooling the
air conditioner can cause allergic diseases, bone pain, due to the presence of
bacteria in the air conditioner, which is transmitted through the air and
inhaled by humans. Is.
"Older people, children and
people with respiratory diseases or weakened immune systems have an increased
risk of developing this bacterium," the researchers warned.
Safety measures when using a car air
conditioner
Here are some precautionary measures to
prevent air conditioner damage that can be followed to avoid any disease.
Adjust the AC temperature within 20
degrees. It is important to open part of the car window once before running the
AC so that natural air can enter and the indoor air can be changed.
Researchers have highlighted the need
to clean the car air conditioner and its filters and maintain them regularly in
early summer.
In general, it is best not to let
cold air fall directly on the body or face to avoid health problems such as
headaches and physical discomfort.