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The heat has started showing its effects. The humidity is likely to increase further in the coming days. In such a situation, people adopt various methods to avoid heat. Some use fans and some use coolers… but nowadays the use of air conditioners has also increased a lot.
If you are spending most of your time in AC to escape the heat, then you should be careful because it has many side effects. It can make you sick.
According to a health website, if you spend more time in AC then there is a risk of increasing 'Sick Building Syndrome'. This may cause problems like headache, dry cough, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, lack of concentration etc. Note that AC use should be minimized during afternoon and evening.
Staying in AC for a long time can cause the body to lose moisture. There is a lack of water in the outer layer of the skin. Due to this the skin starts cracking and drying.
Staying in AC for a long time can cause the skin to shrink. Wrinkles and fine lines become visible. The speed of aging also increases rapidly. The cold air of AC can cause dehydration in the body.
Excessive use of air conditioner increases the risk of allergy and asthma. AC air can cause itching in the eyes and skin. Therefore one should not stay in AC for a long time.