Blessed air conditioning in summer in days hot sultry really a valuable ally, especially when working. However, making good use air conditioning is critical because it may be nice for us to hear that beautiful air dried artificial coolness of excess humidity, if thermal shock between indoors and outdoors is too strong and if the filters are not cleaned properly, we risk very much more than we gain in terms of health. Meanwhile, let’s see, what are the pro the use of air conditioning in an environment where we live and work.

“The air conditioning is one of the most important contributions to the quality of domestic microclimate and there is no doubt that, if used well, is good for health as well as productivity, “says Walter Ricciardi, Director of the Institute of Hygiene of the Catholic University of Rome, and continues:” With the climate is manages to combine the heat and ‘sultriness with work activities and the various commitments of the day. One sleeping even better, you sweats less and then it is protected from heat stroke“.

So far, only benefits for healthy individuals, but those who are ill? “For people suffering from chronic diseases and for cardiac – Dr. precise. Ricciardi – the heat and high humidity can cause sudden illnesses and even death. That’s why it is important that the residences for elderly are equipped with these devices that they have almost a life-saving feature. “However … there are but also in relation to air conditioning, which is been known to use properly.

We see, therefore, the against or rather, the measures to be followed not to have bad consequences. Meanwhile, clean the filters: “An air conditioner is not kept in an efficient manner – continues Walter Ricciardi – can lead to an accumulation of insects and microorganisms conveying the harmful Legionella pneumophila, Which can cause Pontiac fever and disease Legionnaires’. Secondly, the way in which benefits from the “coolness” is important:

“The air conditioner – concludes our expert – should never be kept behind or switched to temperatures too low, As may occur muscle-joint pain, Cervical and gastrointestinal in nature. ” In practice, there is no need to lower the temperature to 20 degrees if there are 38 off! Eye in the house then if there are children children and infants, such as better for the health of simply dehumidify the air and, ultimately, lower a few degrees above the natural temperature.