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Author: Dr. Lee Seung Hwan, Tong-In Clinic
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Editor : Sia
Last night, I woke up from sleeping feeling hot.
I thought it was just me, but when I asked around, everyone had the same experience.
The temperature last night was a sweltering 30°C (86°F)! 😢
It's only June, but it seems like we're already experiencing sweltering night!!!
As climate change intensifies, South Korea is gradually shifting towards a subtropical climate.
It's hard to tell if we still have four distinct seasons anymore.
The weather patterns now alternate between dry and rainy seasons.
In this kind of weather with severe temperature fluctuations, it's easy to catch what we call Naeng-bang-byeong(냉방병, air conditioning sickness).
It refers to mild, cold-like symptoms associated with excessive use of air conditioning in summer. It's a term you'll often hear in Korea during the hot months.
Today, I'll explain the causes and prevention tips for "냉방병"!
Why do people get air conditioning sickness?
When summer arrives, and the weather gets hot, our bodies adapt to the external temperature. This process usually takes about 1-2 weeks.
However, unlike in the past, we no longer give our bodies time to adapt nowadays. Because we have air conditioning.
While air conditioning is great for escaping the heat, this cold air can also give us with air conditioning sickness.
In summer, our bodies regulate temperature by sweating to release waste and heat.
When our bodies can't adapt to the extreme temperature difference between indoors and outdoors, our immune system weakens, leading to symptoms of 냉방병.
📌Symptoms of air conditioning sickness
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Headache, chills, muscle pain
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Digestive issues, abdominal pain, diarrhea
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Sore throat, nasal congestion
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Changes in women's menstrual cycles
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Worsening joint pain
Full Article: https://www.thepylonsquare.com/blogs/health-beauty/can-air-conditioning-make-you-sick
