Summer and heat stroke: what is the ideal air conditioning temperature?

This summer season 2024according to him National Meteorological Service (SMN)They wait higher than normal temperatures in it north and northwest of the countryregion of Coast, Cordova and Santa Fe. Meanwhile in The Pampa and the Buenos Aires province temperatures are expected to be normal to warmer than usual.

To take care of her health During the summer season it is essential to search cool and ventilated placeswhile carrying a good hydrationespecially in the children and the older adultswho are the most vulnerable to heat stroke already the sudden temperature changes.

In this context, there are many people who choose fanswhile there is another group that prefers air conditioning (AC). Considering that its use is not always necessary, this device turns out to be a essential ally in many houses. The problem is that in some cases it is used non-consensual.

What is the ideal air conditioning temperature in summer?

The crux of the matter is the way in which it is used. In this sense, “a big issue that often leads to conflicts is what temperature to put it at. However, it is also important to know other variables that determine a healthy use or not of these artifacts,” he said. Ana María Putruelehead of the Pulmonology Division of the Hospital de Clínicas de la University of Buenos Aires (UBA) (MN 55,966).

Take care of the strong heat It is possible by choosing places with good air circulation, windows and little concentration of people. “Use fans It is a comfort option. The movement of air and the evaporation of moisture from our skin produce sensations of a drop in temperature between 3 and 5°C. Now when you use A.C.the ideal temperature to program it is between 24 and 27°Cwhich results comfortable for the bodyeven for the moments of rest“said the specialist.

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While the choice of temperature is often a disputed factor, experts in energy and specialists in health They insist on setting it within the mentioned range. Besides that the electrical consumption becomes efficient in this case, programming it this way avoids the very sudden changes in temperatures between environments or between interior and exterior, which can generate a negative impact on people.

Also, during the eveninga excess cold can make people wake up several times and, those who sleep with their mouth open may suffer airway irritation and even more so those who have the low defensesaccording to the specialist of the Clinics.

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On the other hand, the temperature must be maintained stable. It is not advisable to change it or turn the equipment on and off constantly. “Are sudden changes can generate colds, laryngitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, allergy attacks, bronchospasms in asthmatic people and even pneumonia. The air flow should not be direct about people and prolonged use of these devices can cause the aforementioned consequences and even episodes of aggravation of COPD in more complex cases,” he added Putruele.

How to take care of the air conditioning in the house?

It is also important maintenance of AC filterssince they tend to accumulate pollen, mites, house dust or other types of substances such as germs. The expert of Clinics specific that “among these, the best known is the bacteria Legionella Pneumophilaresponsible for a pneumonia which can be serious.”

And he added: “Other of the main air pollutants are fungi Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus fumigatuscausing rhinitis, asthma, pneumonia or hypersensitivity pneumonitis”. Added to this is that the use of A.C. usually done in closed environmentswith less ventilation, thus facilitating the transmission and contagion of germs.

Therefore, it is recommended maintain filters to prevent conditions and that the device has a better operation and performance.

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Child and baby health: which is better, fan or air conditioning?

Finally, regarding the childrenthe specialist stated that, “during the first year of lifethe airways are very narrow and susceptible to changes in the environment and any infection or irritation can make it difficult normal breathing. Therefore, following the indicated recommendations is essential.”

Putruele mentioned the ideal way to avoid dryness in the environment: “Should be ventilate frequently the rooms where the boys will be, One hour a day at least.” Finally, and with respect to the remote controlmust be out of reach. “Some devices have the function of night mode so as not to cool the environment excessively during the night,” he concluded.