CHEST Diseases Specialist Prof. Dr. Tevfik Özlü stated that air conditioners preferred for cooling down may cause health problems and said, "Air conditioners need to be maintained, their filters need to be changed and washed. When using an air conditioner, it is necessary to open the doors and windows from time to time and ventilate. The air conditioner draws the same air, cools it and gives it back, and the air inside gets dirty over time and its oxygen decreases."
As temperatures increase in the summer months, the use of air conditioning has become widespread. Experts warn that unconscious use of air conditioners preferred to cool down can cause many health problems, from respiratory diseases to muscle stiffness. Chest Diseases Specialist Prof. Dr. Tevfik Özlü said, "Summer months coincide with a period in which air conditioners are used intensively. It is not possible without air conditioning, but we must use the air conditioner in accordance with the rules, otherwise it may pose serious health risks. Air conditioners need to be maintained, their filters must be changed and washed. When using air conditioners, it is necessary to open the doors and windows and ventilate from time to time. The air conditioner draws the same air, cools it and gives it back, and the air inside gets dirty over time and its oxygen decreases. As viruses and bacteria increase, the risk of contamination also increases. "We need to ensure that it changes with the air outside," he said.
Listing the things to consider when using air conditioning, Prof. Dr. Özlü said, "The ideal room temperature of the air conditioner is 23-24 degrees. It should not be operated below this temperature. The balance of body temperature is disrupted and in this case, it paves the way for diseases. It is not reasonable to go from a temperature exceeding 40 degrees to 17 degrees. You should carefully monitor the humidity situation and not let the fan of the air conditioner hit your body directly. We should not sit in front of the air conditioner and allow the fan to hit you directly. It is the healthiest to lift it upwards. If you are not careful about using the air conditioner, some "We may experience conditions such as upper respiratory infections, throat and eye damage and related allergic conditions, such as bronchitis, respiratory distress, cough, nasal and nasal discharge, and eye redness," he said.
Prof. Dr. Tevfik Özlü said, "It is a comfortable device when used carefully. Being directly in front of the air conditioner may cause muscle spasms and cramps. It may cause neck stiffness and headache symptoms. If you are going to use air conditioning in the vehicle or in closed environments, ventilation should be done first and then the air conditioner should be turned on. It is important to provide air exchange."