Is it OK for children to use air conditioning?

In summer, it is June and July, which are the hottest months. Many children cannot stand staying in a sweaty environment all day long, because their bodies are naturally hot, and they cannot be exposed to the wind, otherwise they will drink cold drinks to cool down. Parents will be very worried about their children's gastrointestinal function, so they turn on the air conditioner for their children. But they also hear that air conditioning is not good for children. So, can children use air conditioning?

What are the symptoms of "air conditioning disease"?

Eight things to note when using air conditioner on your baby

1. Reduce the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor

2. Dress appropriately

3. Go outdoors more often

4. Ventilate frequently

What are the symptoms of "air conditioning disease"?

"Air-conditioning disease" is mainly caused by the low temperature of the air conditioner and the pollution of the indoor environment, which leads to human health discomfort. The main symptoms of babies suffering from "air conditioning disease" are as follows:

Tiredness, tension, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and memory loss;

Headache, dizziness, cold, fever;

Sore throat, respiratory allergies, gastrointestinal discomfort;

Dry skin and mucous membranes;

Numbness in the hands and feet to varying degrees.

If your baby shows the above symptoms and your home is used to using air conditioning frequently, you may suspect that your baby has air-conditioning disease (of course, the possibility of other diseases is not ruled out) and you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.

When a baby suffers from "air-conditioning disease", the mother should take the baby to see a doctor in time. Secondly, mothers should let their babies drink more water, preferably boiled water and light salt water.

Eight things to note when using air conditioner on your baby

1. Reduce the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor

The temperature difference between indoor and outdoor should be 3℃-5℃, and the indoor temperature can be kept between 27℃-28℃. The temperature is low at night, so the air conditioning temperature should be adjusted in time.

2. Dress appropriately

Children have delicate skin and sweat a lot, so the materials used for their clothing should be soft, moisture-absorbent, breathable and easy to wash. Light-colored pure cotton or pure knitwear are preferred. In an air-conditioned room, babies should wear one more piece of clothing than adults. Avoid air conditioning blowing directly onto the baby's abdomen. When sleeping at night, cover your baby with a thin blanket or towel.

3. Go outdoors more often

The outdoor temperature is lower in the early morning and evening, so it is best to take children outdoors to breathe fresh air and sunbathe to enhance the body's adaptability and improve immunity.

4. Ventilate frequently

Windows should be opened frequently to ensure indoor and outdoor air circulation. Usually turn it off after 1-3 hours of operation, and then open the windows to exhaust the indoor air. You can also purchase a negative oxygen ion generator to ensure indoor air quality. Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors.

5. Cleaning and disinfection of air conditioners

The air conditioning filter is a breeding ground for dust and microorganisms, which have a great impact on human health, so it should be cleaned regularly, preferably once every half a month. Before using the air conditioner in the summer, it should be fully and thoroughly cleaned and disinfected due to its long-term use.

6. Adjust your diet

Drink more water, eat more fruits and vegetables, or drink them after juicing, which is easier to absorb. Children who are prone to colds can drink mung bean and lily soup often to enhance the lung's disease resistance and prevent summer respiratory diseases. Children who are prone to diarrhea can often drink mung bean and coix seed soup, which can enhance the function of the spleen and stomach and prevent gastrointestinal diseases in summer.