Maintain a clean AC
To avoid the negative effects of air conditioning on lungs, the first thing you should always remember is to clean your air conditioning unit. Some units have specific instructions, while some just need regular maintenance such as cleaning out the filter and declogging the funnel. You need to thoroughly clean the parts as the moisture build-up allows bacteria and fungi to grow. And this can lead to serious complications and risks to one’s health.
Do this at least once or twice per month, to prevent the build-up of bacteria.
Limit use
When the heat is bearable, avoid using your air conditioner. It can save you a lot of money, all while preventing exposure to dehydration and lung problems, and other negative effects of air conditioning on lungs.
Proper maintenance of your air conditioning unit can do more than just ensure optimal performance. It can also protect you and your family from serious risks that might lead to sicknesses and hospitalization.
Can An Air Purifier Counter These Risks?
There is a large difference between air conditioners and air purifiers. There is an existing myth that both of these have the power to cool and clean air at the same time. However, that’s not exactly true.
Air purifiers can eliminate particles in the air, whereas air conditioners simply cool the air. An AC unit is not designed for air purification and a purifier cannot cool air, these both have distinct uses and effects in a closed space like a home.
Because of this difference, sometimes, a home may require an air purifier to filter the pollutants in the room.
Purifiers are not a necessity but are highly recommended, especially if you have kids, elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Regularly cleaning and maintaining your AC are still the primary safeguards against the risksand negative effects of air conditioning on lungs.
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