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== Health implications ==
== Health implications ==
Air conditioning has as much influence on human health as any generic heating system. Poorly maintained air-conditioning systems (especially large, centralized systems) can occasionally promote the growth and spread of microorganisms such as ''[[Legionella pneumophila]],'' the infectious agent responsible for [[Legionnaire's disease]].<ref>[http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section6/chapter75/75e.jsp Sick building syndrome]</ref> Air conditioning can have a positive effect on sufferers of [[allergy|allergies]] and [[asthma]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22591 |title=Home Control of Asthma & Allergies |access-date=2007-06-30 |archive-date=2009-06-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090618051853/http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22591 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Air conditioning has as much influence on human health as any generic heating system. Poorly maintained air-conditioning systems (especially large, centralized systems) can occasionally promote the growth and spread of microorganisms such as ''[[Legionella pneumophila]],'' the infectious agent responsible for [[Legionnaire's disease]].<ref>[http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section6/chapter75/75e.jsp Sick building syndrome]</ref> Air conditioning can have a positive effect on sufferers of [[allergy|allergies]] and [[asthma]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22591 |title=Home Control of Asthma & Allergies |access-date=2007-06-30 |archive-date=2009-06-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090618051853/http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22591 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Prolonged staying in an air-conditioned room can raise the risk of “Sick Building Syndrome” (SBS)<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Cao|first=Bin|last2=Shang|first2=Qi|last3=Dai|first3=Zizhu|last4=Zhu|first4=Yingxin|date=2013-06-01|title=The Impact of Air-conditioning Usage on Sick Building Syndrome during Summer in China|url=https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1420326X12443246|journal=Indoor and Built Environment|language=EN|volume=22|issue=3|pages=490–497|doi=10.1177/1420326X12443246|issn=1420-326X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ellis|first=Rachel Reiff|title=What Air Conditioning Does to Your Body|url=https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-what-ac-does-to-your-body|access-date=2025-05-07|website=WebMD|language=en}}</ref> in human body. Conditioned airaffects the nervous system, respiratory system, digestive system etc. Also, it leads to skin irritation, mucous membrane damages, dry cough, dry eye, nausea and headaches in many people.
In serious [[heat wave]]s, air conditioning can save the lives of the elderly. Some local authorities have even set up public [[cooling center]]s for the benefit of those without air conditioning at home.
In serious [[heat wave]]s, air conditioning can save the lives of the elderly. Some local authorities have even set up public [[cooling center]]s for the benefit of those without air conditioning at home.