Air Conditioners' Role in Respiratory and Fatigue Issues.

In 2023, Vidya Ganji and her team studied 392 healthy non-smokers (aged 18-45) in Hyderabad, India. They compared 196 people who used air conditioners for 6-8 hours a day for over 2 years to 196 people who didn’t. They used a survey to check for Sick Building Syndrome, which means feeling sick from being in a building, and tested lung health with a breathing machine.

People using air conditioners had more problems like tired eyes (48%), dry throat (43%), and runny nose (40%). They also missed work more often, about 22-31 days a year, compared to 13-15 days for those not using air conditioners. Their lung tests showed weaker breathing compared to people not using air conditioners, which could mean their lungs weren’t working as well.

The cold, dry air from air conditioners might irritate your nose and throat, causing these health issues and making it harder to work. Keep air conditioners clean and take breaks with open windows to breathe better and stay healthier.