Cause and Effects of Using Too Much Air Conditioning
AC
(Air Conditioning) is frequently often used when we are in a room. Usually, the
air conditioning is used at home, in the office, in the shop, in the cinema,
and others. This air conditioning is really useful when the temperature of the
residence is hot. Like in Jakarta, Surabaya, or other cities, but it does not
rule out low-temperature cities like Malang, which also uses air conditioning.
At present, the use of AC is also one of the needs of many people in addition
to being able to cool the room, AC can provide clean air quality and reduce the
presence of insects and parasites. But, AC can also have a negative impact if
it is too often in an air-conditioning room. For people who are exposed too
excessive, AC can cause several health problems, likely dehydration, dryness of
the skin and itchy skin, and irritation of mucous membranes / respiratory
problems. These problems are caused by behaviors or habits that are difficult
to change, the demands of work where we must continue to work in the
air-conditioning room, and the condition of the device is less than the
maximum. This problem if left unchecked will be really serious problems.
Problems
caused by frequent use of AC are also supported by several sources such as
(Mendell, 2003) saying that microbial contamination in the AC machine can cause
a response to humans, several studies also say AC can increase transmission of
respiratory disease transmission. Also, he documents concerning humid or moldy
buildings with the literature on building-related symptoms in offices, which
are consistently associated with certain types of ventilation systems. It is
assumed that this causes some inconvenience and reduces work efficiency.
Humidity and mildew air conditioners show immunological responses such as
asthma or allergies, which involve initial triggers or sensitization. On the
page (TEMPO.CO, 2017) says staying in an air-conditioned room for too long can
cause skin problems and cause the skin to feel dry. This can ultimately damage
the skin's natural moisture and mucous membranes. The page (Everlasting Air,
2018) says that exposure to air too often can cause dehydration. The air
conditioning system will dry the air. The air in the room passes through the
condenser which will cool it. When it cools, air vapor in the air also cools
and forms dripping air. This water builds up in the condenser and then is
allowed to flow out of the system. This is great if you live in an environment
with high humidity and want to reduce the level of humidity in the air. If it
happens continuously and we do not regularly drink liquids to replace the water
we have lost, then we will become dehydrated. Dehydration has the potential to
cause a variety of problems including headaches, fatigue, dry lips, dry skin,
and dizzy.
From
this description, it can be concluded that the effects of prolonged exposure to
AC are dehydration, dryness of the skin and itchy skin, and irritation of the
mucous membranes/respiratory problems. These problems are caused by behaviors
or habits that are difficult to change, or the demands of work where we must
continue to work in the air-conditioned room, and the condition of the device
that is less than optimal, where the tool can be a place to grow microbes that
are harmful to the body human.
References:
Buka Review (2019). 15 Rekomendasi AC Hemat Listrik dengan Fitur yang Bisa Diandalkan. Accessed on 25 June 2020. https://images.app.goo.gl/ohP5SzV97MPMoN4s8
DoctorNDTV.(2018). 8 Side Effects of AC (Air Conditioner): We Should Watch Out For. Accessed on 8 May 2020. https://doctor.ndtv.com/living-healthy/side-effects-of-air-conditioning-ac-we-should-watch-out-for-1860074
Everlasting Air. (2018). Staying Too Much in Air
Conditioning can Affect your Health: Know How. Accessed on 8 May 2020. https://www.everlastingairheatingcooling.com.au/dangerous-effects-much-air-conditioning-know/
Hello Magazine.
(2010) Air Conditioning: too cool to be good for you? Accessed on 22 May 2020. https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/201007053811/air-conditioning/health/risks/
Mendell, M. J. (2003). Commentary :
Air conditioning as a risk for increased use of health services. 1123–1126.
https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyh264
Tempo.co, (2017). Bahaya
Pendingin Ruangan bagi Kesehatan.
Accessed on 8 May 2020. https://cantik.tempo.co/read/840287/bahaya-pendingin-ruangan-bagi-kesehatan
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