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  • 5 negative effects of sitting under air condition for several hours

    5 negative effects of sitting under air condition for several hours


    Sitting under an air conditioner for extended periods can have several negative effects on health and well-being. Here are five potential negative effects of prolonged exposure to air conditioning:


    1. Dry Skin and Eyes: Air conditioners remove moisture from the air to create a cooling effect. Prolonged exposure to dry air can lead to dry and irritated skin, as well as dry, itchy, or red eyes. This can be uncomfortable and may require the use of moisturizers and eye drops.
    2.Respiratory Issues: Air conditioners can circulate dust, allergens, and microorganisms if not properly maintained. Breathing in these particles can exacerbate allergies, asthma, and other respiratory conditions. Staying in air-conditioned environments with poor air quality can lead to coughing, sneezing, and congestion.
    3.Increased Energy Costs: Running air conditioners continuously or at very low temperatures can significantly increase energy consumption and, consequently, utility bills. This can be a financial burden, especially during hot summer months when air conditioning use is high.
    4.Temperature Shock: Frequent transitions between cold indoor environments and hot outdoor temperatures can put stress on the body. Rapid temperature changes can lead to thermal discomfort, headaches, and even heat-related illnesses when returning outdoors.


    5.Reduced Immune Function: Some studies suggest that prolonged exposure to cold air conditioning environments may weaken the immune system’s response to infections. This could potentially make individuals more susceptible to illnesses.
    To mitigate these negative effects, it’s advisable to use air conditioning systems moderately and maintain them regularly to ensure good indoor air quality.

    Additionally, using a humidifier in air-conditioned rooms can help alleviate dryness in the air, reducing the impact on skin and respiratory health. It’s also essential to dress appropriately for indoor temperatures and take breaks from air-conditioned spaces to allow the body to adapt to different temperature conditions.


  • Scrap collector given 6-month jail term for stealing air conditioner

    Scrap collector given 6-month jail term for stealing air conditioner

    A 28-year-old scrap collector named Akwasi Boateng has been sentenced to six months of hard labor by a Circuit Court in Dormaa-Ahenkro.

    He faced charges of unlawful entry, causing unlawful damage, and stealing an air conditioner valued at GhC7,000.00.

    Boateng pleaded guilty to all three charges, and the presiding judge, Madam Philomena Ansah Asiedu (Esq.), convicted and sentenced him based on his own admission.

    According to Police Inspector (P/Inspt.) Emmanuel Asare, who served as the prosecutor, the incident occurred in the Dormaa Central Municipality of the Bono Region.

    The complainant, an artisan, resided on the premises of a newly constructed sports stadium along the Dormaa-Kyeremasu road, while the convict lived in Dormaa-Ahenkro.

    On Wednesday, August 23 of the current year, at approximately 1300 hours, a witness observed the convict standing by the roadside near the stadium, carrying items concealed in a sack and a bag suspected to be stolen goods.

    P/Inspt. Asare reported that the witness confronted Boateng, questioning him about the contents of the sack, to which the convict provided incoherent answers. Sensing trouble, Boateng attempted to flee but was pursued and apprehended. A subsequent spot search conducted by the witness and others uncovered an air conditioner set and electric cables in the sack.

    Further inspection of the bag revealed additional items, including pliers, a hacksaw blade, a pair of scissors, a spanner, and a claw hammer—all suspected to be the tools used by the convict to commit the crimes.

    The prosecutor explained that the witness, along with others, brought Boateng to the police station, along with the confiscated items, to report the incident. The complainant later visited the police station and identified the items as property belonging to the state.

    During interrogations, Boateng admitted to the offenses and disclosed that he had stolen the items from the newly constructed sports stadium. He even led the police to the scene, pointing out the exact location of the stolen items.

    P/Inspt. Asare further stated that the investigation confirmed Boateng’s entry into the sports stadium, where he damaged the air conditioner set and then stole it with the intention of selling it to scrap dealers.

    Following the completion of the investigation, Boateng was charged with the offenses and brought before the court for adjudication.

  • Man blasts 9 air conditioners in apartment, causes condensation for neighbors

    A Singapore man who installed no less than 9 air conditioning in a rented apartment has been hit with complaints from neighbors struggling with condensation and mold.

    Summers can get pretty hot and humid in Singapore, so air conditioning is essential for comfort. One or two units are usually enough for a standard apartment, but one local man used a whopping nine air conditioners to stay nice and cool, and started getting complaints from neighbors. The temperature in the man’s home apparently dropped to a chilly 18 degrees Celsius (64.4 Fahrenheit), which reportedly caused condensation and black mold to form on the walls of neighboring apartments.

    “We have to mop the floor three times a day. It’s a headache,” Liu, the man’s upstairs neighbor told Shin Min Daily News. He and his wife said that they had also been struggling with mold on their walls because of their humidity, as well as floor tiles cracking due to the difference in temperature.

    The “villain” of this story, a 63-year-old retiree who rented the four-room flat in Sengkang, told journalists that setting the temperature as low as 18 degrees Celsius helped him live comfortably in Singapore’s hot climate. The man, surnamed Huang, added that he had been diagnosed with liver cancer, and the cool temperature helped strengthen his immunity.

    “There are five air-conditioners in the living room, two in the master bedroom, and one each in the remaining two rooms”, Huang admitted, saying that he paid 10,300 Singapore dollars ($7,200) just to have the nine units installed.

    This story originally made news headlines in Asia last month. At the time, Huang’s neighbors had started filing complaints about his air conditioners and the trouble they were causing. Authorities tried to bring everyone together to reach a compromise, but that apparently didn’t turn out very well, considering that Asia One recently reported that Huang decided to move out of the apartment.

    “My neighbors ganged up against me. They also went to the authorities and the press,” Huang told Shin Min Daily News, adding that he had left on September 17. However, he will not be giving up on his comfort, saying that he took eight of the air conditioners with him.

    Re-installing all the units at a new location will most likely cost the man a pretty penny, but he said that “as long as I get to live comfortably, it doesn’t matter.”

    Huang’s neighbors said that they were relieved to hear that the old man was moving out, but claimed that they still had to spend a few hundred dollars repainting their walls and ceilings.

    Source: Oddity Central