Recent high temperatures in Nanjing have led to an increase in respiratory patients, many of whom suffer from "air conditioning illness".

Dr. Zhu Xiaoli from the Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University introduced that with continuous outdoor temperature rise and lower air conditioning room temperatures, there is a large difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures.

Secondly, due to tightly closed windows and poor ventilation, indoor air becomes impure, reducing respiratory immunity; those who stay in air-conditioned rooms for long periods are prone to dizziness and upper respiratory infections.

Experts remind citizens to pay attention to the following when using air conditioners: upon returning indoors from outside, one should first wash their face and wipe sweat to slightly cool down.Do not set the air conditioner temperature too low or create a large temperature difference between inside and outside; avoid frequent entry and exit of air-conditioned rooms.

At night, increase the air conditioning temperature and pay attention to keeping warm to prevent catching colds.Ventilate properly, as air conditioners should be turned off for about half an hour to one hour each morning or evening.Air conditioners cause severe dehydration; place a basin of water in the room to maintain humidity.Drink more plain water and appropriately replenish salt to meet the body's needs.

Dr. Wang Yuanyuan from the Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University suggests that people who work in air-conditioned environments should eatgingerin the morning.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, spring and summer are times for nurturing yang; during this season when nature's yang energy rises, one must protect internal yang qi to maintain its abundance and flow.However, urban populations often spend their days in air-conditioned environments, enjoying the coolness but suppressing natural yang qi, leading to imbalances that weaken the body's defenses.

Dr. Wang points out that ginger has three major effects: sweating and dispelling exterior pathogens, warming the stomach, stopping vomiting, and detoxifying.People who spend time in air-conditioned environments can drinkginger teaIt can effectively prevent and control "air conditioning illness".

Mornings are the best times to eat ginger because the night's exposure to cool air makes the body even more cold, so consuming some ginger can help expel internal cold and promote sweating for detoxification.Cold and heat stimuli in air-conditioned environments may disrupt gastrointestinal functions, leading to invasion by pathogens, resulting in vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea among digestive system diseases.Ginger is warm and helps warm the stomach and strengthen the spleen.Currently, pre-made ginger juice is available on the market; office workers can drink 2-3 drops of ginger juice after waking up or before going to work to prevent air conditioning illness effectively.(Du Enxi Hong)