Are you sleeping with the AC on all night? Switch it off! It may cause potential health risks. Tap to know its effect on your health and skin.
As per WebMD, a health website, sleeping with the AC on provides comfort during summer and may help with sleeping, but it may harm your health and skin.
Air conditioners (ACs) pull away moisture from the room to cool down the area. It also removes moisture from your skin, making it dehydrated and prone to skin problems.
Sleeping in an AC may feel comfortable as it gives relief from the heat, but it can hamper sleep quality. Very low temperatures can cause shivering, which can cause restlessness.
If you are suffering with body pain during summer, it may be because you are in sleeping in AC. Cold air from AC can cause muscle stiffness and joint pain.
AC releases dry air with dust particles, which can irritate your airways, causing respiratory problems. You may feel a cough or a cold. It can weaken your immunity, too.
Sleeping in an air-conditioned room all night can cause morning fatigue due to a lack of fresh air circulation in the room. It also disturbs hormones and digestive function.
The blood vessels in our body shrink due to AC and restrict blood flow, causing a headache. As per a study by WebMD, 8% of people suffer headaches daily.
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