The doctor warned about the deadly danger of air conditioners

Hot weather forces many people to seek refuge under air conditioners, but careless use of climate control equipment can lead to serious health problems. General practitioner Denis Prokofyev warned about the risks associated with sudden body cooling and insufficient equipment maintenance.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to "Abzats," the specialist noted that the greatest danger comes not from the cool air itself, but from the sudden temperature contrast. When a person heated up by the hot weather finds themselves under a stream of cold air, muscles can contract sharply, which often leads to pain in the neck, back, and chest area.

According to the Russian expert, such temperature fluctuations can provoke the development of various neurological disorders. In particular, patients frequently encounter inflammation of the facial and trigeminal nerves, the treatment of which requires a long time and can be accompanied by severe painful sensations.

The physician also drew attention to the impact of overcooling on the immune system. Weakening of the body's defense mechanisms increases susceptibility to viral infections. In addition, air conditioners that have not undergone maintenance for a long time pose a serious threat. Mold fungi can actively multiply inside such systems, and their spores enter the air when the device is turned on, subsequently reaching a person's respiratory tract.

As a result, this can lead to the development of fungal diseases of the lungs and other organs of the respiratory system.

To reduce potential risks, the specialist recommends ventilating rooms more frequently and maintaining a comfortable level of air humidity. If the use of an air conditioner is unavoidable, the difference between the outdoor and indoor temperatures should not exceed 10 degrees. In the doctor's opinion, a setting of around +23°C is considered the safest.