Summer season has started and people use AC a lot to get relief from the heat. AC gives coolness, but many people start feeling headache and fatigue as soon as they step out of it. Apart from this, some people may also feel symptoms like dizziness, lethargy, heaviness in the eyes, blocked nose, dryness in the throat and slight weakness in the body.
It takes time for the body to adjust when suddenly coming from a cold environment to a hot environment, which can increase the discomfort. Many times people ignore it, but if it happens again and again then it is important to pay attention. This problem may be related to everyday habits and body’s reaction. Let us know that AC What are the reasons for feeling like this while coming out?
Why do I get headache and fatigue after coming out of AC?
Professor Dr. Subhash Giri, Director, Department of Medicine, RML Hospital. It is said that by staying in AC for a long time, the body becomes accustomed to cold temperature. When there is sudden exposure to hot air from outside, the body faces difficulty in adjusting to the change in temperature. This may cause headache and feeling tired. Spending too much time in cold air can also cause dehydration in the body, which increases weakness and heaviness.
AC air is dry, which affects the nose and throat and can cause discomfort. Apart from this, if the AC is not cleaned properly, the dust or allergy causing particles present in it can also increase the problem. This is the reason why some people feel this problem more as soon as they come out.
What to do?
Some easy measures can be adopted to avoid this problem. Do not keep the temperature of AC too low and set it at normal level only. Avoid sitting in AC continuously for a long time and also take outside air in between. It is very important to keep the body hydrated, so drink enough water throughout the day.
Increase the temperature gradually for a few minutes before stepping out of the AC, so that the body has time to adjust. If you are experiencing frequent headaches or fatigue, it is important to consult a doctor. By adopting small precautions, this problem can be reduced to a great extent.
Know this also
Excessive use of AC can not only increase headache and fatigue but can also increase skin and respiratory problems. Staying in cold air for a long time can cause dry skin and irritation in the eyes. Besides, being in AC air can also affect the immunity, due to which cold and cough start occurring quickly.
Therefore, it is important that AC is used in a balanced manner. Also consume natural air and sunlight regularly, so that the body’s balance is maintained and you can remain healthy.