Here's why you shouldn't stay in AC for long periods of time.

Due to the scorching heat and unbearable humidity, air conditioner is what we crave the most in the hot summer days. Be it our home, office or even the transportation; these cooling machines are almost everywhere in our modern-day lifestyle. It is true that the cool air from the AC provides us relief from the excessive heat, but we should also consider all the health risks that are associated with this. So, without any further ado, let's take a look at some of the most disastrous effects air conditioners have on our health.

Dry eyes and skin: Staying in AC indoors for excessively long time can cause dry eyes. Also, it makes the symptoms worse in people with dry eyes. On the other hand, the air released from AC reduces moisture levels in your skin, leaving it dry as well as itchy.

Dehydration: AC absorbs all the humidity from the room as well as your body and leaves it dry. So, there's a high chance that you will get dehydrated after being hours in anair-conditioned room. But you can solve this issue by drinking plenty of water.

Respiratory problems: Air conditioner disrupts the normal functioning of the respiratory tract. Also, the air released from AC is filled with some chemicals that cause allergic reactions in the body, which result in several respiratory diseases including nasal blockage, sore throat, sneeze etc. People who get exposed to AC all day are at a higher risk of developing breathing problems and even asthma.

Headache: The cold temperature leads the brain vessels to be compressed by stimulating the trigeminal nerves, which results in causing headache. Also, when you enter an air-conditioned room or step out of it, your body doesn't get enough time to cope with the sudden temperature change. This triggers the migraine and causes chronic headache.

Lethargy: When you stay in an air-conditioned room for prolonged period of time, it cuts down the energy levels in your body. Also, as previously mentioned, it leaves you dehydrated. These ultimately makes you extremely lazy as well as unproductive.

Infectious diseases: The dry air in AC room dries out the protective mucous and irritates mucous membranes in your nasal passage. This makes you vulnerable to viruses and bacteria out there, which increases your risk of getting various infectious diseases.

Blood pressure: The cold temperature in an air-conditioned room compresses your blood vessels, which increases the blood pressure levels in the body. An increased blood pressure is linked to numerous health issues, including heart diseases.

Prolonged exposure to air conditioner is also associated with fever, allergies, obesity, joint pain, hair loss etc.