What happens when you stay in an air-conditioned room for too long?

Many people work in air-conditioned rooms and continue using air conditioning when they get home. This habit means they spend most of their day in air-conditioned rooms.

Using air conditioning excessively for extended periods can cause the following health problems:

Sitting in a cold room for extended periods can cause several health problems such as dry eyes, headaches, or allergic rhinitis.

Respiratory problems

In office buildings, poor ventilation can cause people in the building to suffer from sick building syndrome, a condition that causes a range of symptoms including headaches, dizziness, dry cough, hoarseness, allergies, nasal irritation and other symptoms, according to the UK medical website News-Medical Net .

Furthermore, excessive exposure to cold air from air conditioners can cause changes in the respiratory tract, thereby increasing the risk of respiratory diseases such as bronchitis and asthma.

Dry eyes

Air conditioners significantly reduce air humidity. Meanwhile, eyes need moisture to maintain the tear film on the surface of the eyeball. This makes dry eye symptoms worse. Dry eyes can cause irritation, itching, blurred vision, and even infection.

Headache

People who stay in air-conditioned rooms almost 24 hours a day, 7 days a week are at high risk of headaches and even migraines. Some research evidence shows that about 3% of people who work in air-conditioned and poor air quality environments may experience headaches 1-3 days a month.

Allergy

The constant flow of air from an air conditioner can cause allergens like dust and bacteria to accumulate in the unit. These allergens can trigger allergic rhinitis, which can cause symptoms like itchy nose, sneezing, runny nose, headaches, sinus pain, and more, according to News-Medical Net.

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