If you've ever lived without it, you know how special this device can be. But, might there be negative aspects to to your AC?
If you've plopped down in the cool air after being outside, you might notice within a couple of minutes that you actually need to go back outside to get some fresh air.
And, it's not just in your home; this phenomenon might happen at the office, grocery store, restaurant, or even in your car. You might feel light headed, stuffy and need to escape the "artificial" air.
Could your air conditioner be making you sick?
Here are five negative consequences of having an air conditioner:
- Breathing problems
- Feeling ill
- Getting contaminated
- Dry skin
- Visiting your doctor more frequently
Eva Selhub, MD, shares the five ways that your AC could be making you sick and how you can get through the summer without falling ill to your AC.
Eva Selhub, M.D., is an expert in the fields of stress, resilience, mind-body medicine and working with the natural environment to achieve maximum health and well-being. She's a lecturer in medicine at Harvard Medical School and a clinical associate of the Massachusetts General Hospital.