The column of mercury rears inexorably, the asphalt is hot, the heat takes your breath away and beading the faces with droplets of sweat. It is the other face ofestate, the least loved one that we try to forget with the most widespread and effective remedy: theair conditioning.
However, once the environment has been refrigerated and relieved, it is customary to forget about them deleterious effects that it has on health, especially when it is set to too low temperatures. The body, in fact, cannot get used to it quickly thermal changes and this shock, in particular for the most fragile subjects such as the elderly and children, is the trigger for problems of various kinds. Stiff neck, dry eyes, cold.
Last but not least, the dilemma Covid. Researchers at the University of Minnesota concluded that there is a connection between air conditioners and coronavirus infection. Dry eyes, colds, stiff necks: here are the most annoying consequences of air conditioning and how to treat them.
Air conditioning and cold headache
The scientific name is “sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia” and it particularly affects children and young people. There cold headache, as the name suggests, is a generally short-lived disorder that occurs even after prolonged exposure to air conditioning. What is the cause of this type of headache?
Despite numerous studies on the subject, a definitive answer has not yet been reached. Pain is believed to be the result of a sudden rush expansion and consequent compulsion anterior cerebral artery. By increasing the blood supply, therefore, the brain defends itself from the cold. However, since the skull is a closed container, it also causes intense pain.
The pain of a cold headache is stabbing, oppressive, or throbbing and subsides in less than 30 seconds and then returns. It is located at the level of the temples or forehead. To avoid migraines it is important not to expose yourself to air conditioning for too long. The ailment goes away on its own, but if it is very annoying you can relieve it by taking a analgesic.
Air conditioning and stiff neck
The stiff neck it is a pathological condition characterized by limited mobility or even a blockage of the neck, the lateral muscles of which appear strongly contracted. This problem recognizes several causes, including exposure to air conditioning, especially when you are hot or sweaty. The main symptom of stiff neck is difficulty in twisting, flexing and stretching the neck, all of which is accompanied by a pain acute and other possible clinical signs, including brachialgia and the aforementioned rigidity gods cervical muscles.
Classical therapy is based on the administration of analgesic, anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant drugs. You can also use the natural remedies which include:
- l’Devil’s claw: it is rich in Harpagosides, substances with analgesic effects;
- turmeric: the root is known for its anti-inflammatory properties;
- ginger: pain reliever and muscle relaxant, it is indicated to dissolve muscle contractures.
Air conditioning and colds
Runny nose, shiny eyes and sneezing in the summer? It is possible and the main suspect is the air conditioning which, by dehydrating the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract, exposes them to the attack of various pathogens.
The first organ to suffer is the naked which appears red and sore. At the same time, you may feel difficulty in swallowing, swollen lymph nodes in the neck and loss or decrease of the voice. To counteract the first symptoms, relying on nature is always a good idea. Between remedies most suitable include:
- miele;
- propolis;
- balsamic products based on eucalyptus and mint;
- timo;
- salvia;
- tea tree oil.
It is not uncommon for air conditioning to affect the lower respiratory tract, causing tracheitis and bronchitis. Another danger is given by the bad functioning of the air conditioners and by the poor cleaning gods filters. The latter, in fact, can carry bacteria, viruses, fungi and molds capable of causing even serious diseases, such as legionellosi.
Air conditioning and dry eyes
Staying for a long time in refrigerated environments with air conditioning can cause damage eye discomfort which are essentially expressed with an intense dryness. The meibomian glands, small presences on the eyelid edges, secrete a substance that not only lubricates the ocular surface, but also retards the evaporation of the tear film. However, when the ocular surface is exposed to conditioned air it dries up and gives rise to a series of symptoms:
- burning;
- redness;
- photophobia;
- pain;
- foreign body sensation;
- changes in vision.
When the manifestations become particularly annoying it is possible to alleviate them by instilling them in the eyes artificial tears or lubricating gels. A valid help is then offered by natural remedies, primarily the chamomile.
Rich in anti-inflammatory properties, the herbal tea is used to make warm washes or packs. No less useful are such herbal eye drops mauve, witch hazel, euphrasia, flax flowers and slices of cucumber to be applied directly on the eyelids. Their moisturizing, calming and anti-inflammatory virtues guarantee immediate relief.