The Health Benefits Of Air Conditioning

Most of us may view a bit of heat as something of a bonus in this country

, but just like freezing temperatures, a scorcher can be equally bad for our health and wellbeing. The quality of the air we breathe in can also affect our health. Air conditioning units can help to monitor both heat and quality of air, thus making our lives a lot more comfortable.

The heat accounts for the death or illness of a surprisingly vast number of people, and not just in the Sahara desert. A warm summer can cause serious discomfort for the elderly or out of shape, although if they are not too careful, more or less anyone can suffer from the heat. There are simple practical solutions to help keep your body cool and as a result, healthy, during a heat wave though. Those who live in consistently hot climates have adapted their routines and their bodies have learnt to meet the demands of their climate. In Britain, it would be unheard of for us to dodge the midday sun with a siesta in a shaded, ventilated room, but these are some of the sacrifices that should be made to ensure that the heat doesn't cause our body difficulties. Air conditioning is clearly beneficial during a warm summer, particularly in rooms that let in a lot of light or second floor rooms that heat can radiate up into.

Some of us don't prepare fully for the heat and end up making do with a fan. While this moves air around, cooling the body, it can't evaporate sweat and moisture and can end up having a blow-drying effect, therefore offering no help against heat-related illness. Taking on plenty of fluids and limiting physical exercise can clearly help in the heat, but studies have shown that there is no substitute for air conditioning during a heat wave.

It is not only the heat and humidity of the air that we breathe that can affect our health. The quality of air can also have a negative effect on our bodies. Air pollution is a serious issue worldwide, with numerous campaigns aiming to make people aware of how their emissions can affect the air we breathe. Hospital admissions for cardiovascular and lung diseases have tended to go up when air pollution is high. This correlation suggests that air conditioners can have a life saving impact by helping to moderate the air that we breathe in inside a building.

Hayfever sufferers can also live more comfortably with air conditioning as it can help to filter out pollen particles that irritate those who are susceptible to airborne allergies.

by: Anna Stenning

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