Abstract
Background-In hot, humid climates air conditioners are not only a modern comfort but an essential element in getting through those sweltering, sticky days. But, like most modern conveniences, air conditioning also has its down-sides. Objectives 1.To know association between air conditioner users and respiratory illness 2.To know prevalence of respiratory illness in Air-conditioner users in comparison to non user. Material and methods-It’s a Case-control study(Analytical study) case-Randomly selected 50 person of age group 25-50 yrs working in IDBI Bank, using AC were selected as case while Randomly selected 50 person of same age group working in NVDA Office who did not use AC at all served as controls. After Filling of Questionnaire & Compilation of data and was analysied using MS Excel and SPSS. Result- 57% of A.C. user were using A.C. for 3yrs. Most (66%) of the people using ac at office time and 7% of them using continuously. 83% of A.C. users are not aware about necessity of cleaning of ac filters. cough/cold is significantly associated with ac use. (Calculated chi square=5.54, P<0.05=significant) conclusion- cough/cold, Running nose & Headache were significantly associated with Ac users. Findings were suggested that AC users were more prone to mild respiratory illness while association between Skin irritation and Ac use is not significant.
Highlights
These days’ air conditioners (A.C) have a much improved technology and the basic principle in which it functions allows it to significantly improve the quality of the air
Material and methods: It’s a Case-control study(Analytical study) case-Randomly selected 50 person of age group 25-50 yrs working in IDBI Bank, using air conditioners (AC) were selected as case while Randomly selected 50 person of same age group working in Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) Office who did not use AC at all served as controls
Selected 50 employees of IDBI bank using ACs, of 25-50 years selected as case & randomly selected 50 employees of Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) office in Indore not using ACs, of same age group were selected as control
Summary
These days’ air conditioners (A.C) have a much improved technology and the basic principle in which it functions allows it to significantly improve the quality of the air. The air-conditioning system draws in outside air, filters it, heats, cools or humidifies it, circulates it around the building, expels a portion of it to the outside environment. An air-conditioning system is made up of intake ducts, air filters, cooling tower/s, a boiler and exhaust ducts. Even for operations that are conducted in the hospitals, the air conditioner allows a climate where the infections can be controlled and the environment would be safe for the patients. Air conditioning can be held responsible for a few health problems like respiratory tract problems, infections & Allergic reactions. Cough/cold is significantly associated with ac use. Conclusion: cough/cold, Running nose & Headache were significantly associated with Ac users. Findings were suggested that AC users were more prone to mild respiratory illness while association between Skin irritation and Ac use is not significant
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