夏季如何预防空调病？专家给出4点建议

Core Viewpoint - The event highlighted the importance of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in addressing "air conditioning disease" and promoting summer health practices, emphasizing preventive measures and lifestyle adjustments to mitigate health risks associated with prolonged air conditioning use [1][2]. Group 1: Understanding "Air Conditioning Disease" - "Air conditioning disease," also known as air conditioning syndrome, encompasses various discomforts experienced after prolonged exposure to air conditioning, including dizziness, headaches, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, cough, and joint pain [1]. - The causes of "air conditioning disease" are attributed to wind and cold pathogens, which can invade the body when pores are open due to excessive sweating in hot weather, leading to diverse symptoms based on the affected body systems [2]. Group 2: Prevention Strategies - It is crucial to limit time spent in air-conditioned environments and ensure regular ventilation by opening windows and doors [3]. - Indoor temperatures should be maintained at or above 26 degrees Celsius to prevent adverse health effects [4]. - Direct exposure to cold air on exposed body parts, such as the neck, back, and knees, should be avoided, especially after sweating [5]. - For those already affected by "air conditioning disease," consuming warm water or herbal teas made from ginger and other ingredients can help promote sweating and alleviate symptoms [5].