While it is lovely to have an air conditioner in your Fayetteville, NC, home, sitting in that cold air too long can leave you feeling miserable sometimes. It can be sinus related, but it’s often that cold, muggy, weak feeling that goes away when you spend time outside. Learn more below on the possible signs of air conditioning illness.
1. Breathing Difficulties
The most common problem is the inhaling of cold air. If you experience a running nose or suddenly become congested, your AC might be to blame. Often, the cold air sets off your nasal reflexes, causing your nose to generate mucus.
2. Dry Skin
The longer you spend in an air-conditioned space, the drier your skin becomes. The cold, dry air from the AC can cause your skin to lose some of its moisture. It’s best to use a moisturizer and stay hydrated.
3. Common Cold Symptoms
According to NCBI studies, people who spend a lot of time in air-conditioned spaces tend to require a large number of health services for symptoms of a common cold. To ensure that you’re not regularly visiting the doctor, clean all aspects of your car, room and work area. That includes curtains, carpets, tabletops and anything in between that might cause dust to build up.
4. Indoor Contamination
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that individuals are more exposed to pollutants inside than outside, mainly because central air conditioner does not bring in clean air but recycles used air. That means if your home has dust or pet dander or other people in the building have airborne infections, you’re likely to fall sick. You can avoid this by creating your own ‘fresh air leak’ by opening an adjacent window even slightly.
Air conditioning illness can be devastating, but these few tips will help you identify the issue before calling in HVAC experts. We can inspect the air quality in your living space and make the necessary improvements. Call Cape Fear Air, Electric, & Plumbing today for more information on indoor air quality, air conditioning and electrical solutions in Fayetteville, NC.
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