Air conditioning is sometimes the only remedy for suffocating heat. But be careful: you have to follow this golden rule.
Summer is upon us, and with it i first seasonal heat. After dusting off light sheets, and clearing customs t-shirts and sandals again, the time has come to address the issue of temperature to be kept at home.
The oppressive heat can push us to abuse of air conditioning, and such a habit can have undesirable consequences. Let’s see how to best use this precious resource, avoiding damage related to pockets and health.
Air conditioning: yes, but without exaggerating
The use of air conditioning is widespread in the homes and workplaces of millions of Italians. Often the summer heat pushes us to drastically lower the temperature indoor environments, and this can lead to a worsening of the state of health. Sudden changes in temperature can in fact cause the onset of bronchitis, bacterial sinusitis, colds and joint and muscle pains. Especially in the case of Senior citizensit is necessary to moderate the temperature of the rooms of the house: the feeling of relief and refreshment could inhibit the sensation of thirst, causing a state of dehydration.
Both at home and during car trips, there is only one rule to follow, and applying it is very simple and immediate. As a rule, the interior temperature should be maintained about 5 degrees lower than the outside. In this way you will have an immediate perception of well-being, without however incurring thermal changes that are deleterious to health. It is also important to monitor the home temperature during night hours. Direct exposure to cold air jets can dry the nasal mucosathus allowing theinhalation of germs and bacteria.
Further precautions
Furthermore, during the hours of sleep, the body lowers the rhythm of vital functions, and also the perception of heat could be more labile, favoring unwanted colds, also accompanied by neck pain. We therefore recommend to adequately cool the bedrooms or rooms intended for rest until the desired temperature is reached, and of then turn off the air conditioning. As a replacement, you can effectively opt for the dehumidification mode: this strategy makes it possible to maintain constant temperature and humidity without any risk.
Finally, it is important to pay particular attention to cleaning the filters and the systemwithout forgetting to constantly ventilate the rooms home. This will prevent the unwanted accumulation of bacteria and pollutants.