How not to catch a cold because of the air conditioning in your car?

June 1, 2011

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Summer came, and with him in the city, and she came to the village - a debilitating and all-consuming heat . Many escape from its effects, hiding in cars, air conditioners and using all sorts of climate control is very popular in recent years.

Surely, every car owner ever ill cold summer, wondering why the terms of the heat, and the diagnosis "ARD" - right there. The reason for this is the very savior from the heat - air conditioning, each time plunging us into the atmosphere of cool comfort. Resulting in a runny nose, sore throat etc. How to avoid these consequences?

Doctors say that the disease does not occur because the air conditioner specifically, but because of the extreme temperatures. When in the car at full power Cooling air conditioned, then when entering the 30-degree heat, the body experiences a car owner stress . Most are safe temperature difference between the thermometer 3-5 degrees.

Experts offer some stick rules prevent colds. The basic rule to be followed - it does not include the air-conditioning at full capacity immediately after boarding the vehicle. Recommended for 15 minutes "drive out" the air conditioner on low power, gradually cooling the air in the car. The maximum rate on the panel when the air conditioner does not exceed 24 degrees.

Including the ventilation system of the car, the windows must be closed. Otherwise, there is an effect "Dual draft" That is fraught with colds and can also cause damage to the equipment, since no air conditioning is not designed to cool the "open" car and did not sustain the increased load.

By adjusting the flow of cooled air system, it is necessary to adjust so that the blowing jet is not directed to either the driver or passengers.

Also, experts recommend taking sanitation   air-conditioning system of a vehicle in a timely manner to replace the air filter. Many motorists disregard this rule, believing that if the air conditioner cools the air, then it is OK and does not require any special care. But, alas, not so.

The duct system air conditioner can collect all kinds of "living creatures" - mold, micro-organisms, pathogens Often all accompanied by an unpleasant odor. Known cases meningitis   because of "dirty" air conditioner. When activated, the microbes can easily spread through the cabin of the car, getting to the lungs as the driver and his passengers.