The weather is changing and AC has started running in some houses, but if there is a child in the house and AC is being used then many things should be kept in mind. But sometimes parents unknowingly make such mistakes, which can adversely affect the health of the child. If children are at home and the AC is running, then many things need to be kept in mind. Know from the doctor what things should be kept in mind while running the AC.
Dr. Himanshu Bhadani in Pediatric Department at Delhi AIIMS It is said that if a child is at home and the AC is used in his room, then it is most important to keep the temperature of the AC correct. in the child’s room AC temperature Should be around 23- 27 degrees. Because if the temperature is reduced below this level, it can harm the child’s health in any season. Due to this, children may suffer from cough, cold or allergy. Apart from this, it is also important that the air flow of the AC does not fall directly on the child. If the wind falls directly on the child, it can cause damage to his skin.
Keep your child dressed properly even in AC
Dr. Himanshu tells that the child should be kept wearing proper clothes even in AC. The child’s clothes should be such that they cover his entire body. During this time, also keep in mind that there should not be more clothes than required, due to which the body temperature starts increasing and one feels cold from the AC outside, due to this there is a risk of health worsening. Clothes should be such that they are light and just cover the body. Also keep in mind that do not run the AC continuously without a break. Switch it off for some time after 3 to 4 hours and then start it after half an hour.
Consult a doctor before letting these children sleep in AC.
those who have asthma
those with respiratory disease
have a serious skin disease
have had a recent infection