Winter has bid farewell at the very beginning of spring. Heat has gradually started to set in. In this weather, people are running air conditioners constantly at home or in the office. When the temperature is high, AC air can be enjoyed. But is it right to run AC even in mild heat? Do you know which diseases will persistently follow you if you stay in AC almost all day long?

On this matter, a prominent medicine doctor from Kolkata, Rudrajit Pal, informed Ei Samay Online in detail. According to him, every person's tolerance capacity is different. Therefore, how long someone should stay in AC depends entirely on that person's immunity.

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What problems can occur to the body if you stay in an AC for too long?

Dehydration problem

AC draws hot air as well as water from the air. As a result, staying in an AC for long periods can increase dehydration problems. Therefore, according to the doctor, one can stay in AC for 7-8 hours within 24 hours. More than this will increase physical restlessness.

Asthma problem

From young to old, most people nowadays have asthma problems. Due to the AC not running for many days, dust often accumulates inside. So as soon as cold air comes out, the dust inside the AC comes out. As a result, complex problems like allergic rhinitis increase further.

Laziness and fatigue

Staying in an AC can increase laziness and fatigue. As a result, often the desire to rest instead of working arises. Therefore, maintaining distance from AC will somewhat stop the feeling of fatigue and laziness.

Headache

Like diabetes problems, migraine problems are also seen in every household. Therefore, those who already have migraine problems should definitely avoid AC. If you are sitting in front of an AC at the office or at home, the doctor advises wrapping a cloth around your head.

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Frequent cold problems

Staying in an AC for too long can cause problems like nasal congestion, a runny nose, and a cough. The doctor has clearly stated that sleeping with the AC on at night is not at all convenient. If AC runs all night, symptoms like sore throat and fever will be observed in everyone, from young to old, in the house.

How long should children and elderly people in the house be kept in AC?

On this matter, Rudrajit says that children should not be kept in an AC for too long at all. Children have lower immunity compared to adults, so symptoms like catching a cold quickly or fever can appear. Along with this, children can also have sneezing, cough, and sore throat. Similarly, caution should be taken for elderly people. AC temperature can be kept higher, such as at 24 or 26 degrees. However, the doctor has advised that even this should not be for the entire night.