Can someone me if they know of anyone who is allergic to air conditioning and if so what symptoms to look fo
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I'm allergic to air conditioning ... I have the usual 'stuffy, runny nose' plus my sinuses get so dry that my nose will start to bleed ... and I also develop a 'bronchial cough' that won't go away until the 'ac' is turned off and left off ...
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Sneezing, stuffy nose, coughing. That's when they catch a cold.
It makes me have a headache
When possible, an allergic person should use air conditioners inside the home or in a car to help prevent pollen and mold allergens from entering. Various types of air-filtering devices made with fiberglass or electrically charged plates may help reduce allergens produced in the home. These can be added to the heating and cooling systems. In addition, portable devices that can be used in individual rooms are especially helpful in reducing animal allergens.
An allergy specialist can suggest which kind of filter is best for the home of a particular patient. Before buying a filtering device, the patient should rent one and use it in a closed room (the bedroom, for instance) for a month or two to see whether allergy symptoms diminish. The airflow should be sufficient to exchange the air in the room five or six times per hour; therefore, the size and efficiency of the filtering device should be determined in part by the size of the room.
Persons with allergies should be wary of exaggerated claims for appliances that cannot really clean the air. Very small air cleaners cannot remove dust and pollen--and no air purifier can prevent viral or bacterial diseases such as influenza, pneumonia, or tuberculosis. Buyers of electrostatic precipitators should compare the machine's ozone output with Federal standards. Ozone can irritate the nose and airways of persons with allergies, especially those with asthma, and can increase the allergy symptoms. Other kinds of air filters such as HEPA filters do not release ozone into the air. HEPA filters, however, require adequate air flow to force air through them.
facial swelling itching nausea constipation...etc
A condition that makes people react badly to air conditioning? Unlikely as air conditioning removes impurities from the air not adding them. More likely is that the filter becomes clogged so the air isn't cleaned just recycled, or that the water used in a swamp cooler is nasty.
I know someone who had headaches and severe stomach issues every two weeks or so at work, and that it only ever happened at work. Eventually her manager realised it was due to bad air filtering and had the janitor change the filters every 10 days, instead of the usual 14. After that she never had the same issues again.
NO you can not be allergic to air conditioning but if you have not be cleaning the air filter in it then that can give you allergy's.so clean it you'll feel better good luck.
I am not sure about an allergy but a/c blowing on my face causes sinus headaches and aching around the eyes. Anyone else?
Many people are allergic to homes with central air units. Many of them contain mold and pollens. You can have them clean out and us a very good filter that should be changed before the recommended time.
Usually you will get a scratchy throat and/or a slight cough that can turn into a hacking cough.
When my throat begin to inch I know it is time to change the filter. I also make sure I do not eat sugar, dairy, and wheat products when I begin to feel sick. (similar to cold symptoms)
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