Does air conditioning cause facial paralysis? This is how air conditioning should be used!

What is facial paralysis?

Facial paralysis (also known as facial neuritis, facial nerve paralysis, "crooked mouth", "hanging line wind") is a disease characterized by motor dysfunction of the facial expression muscles. It is a common and frequently occurring disease, with a peak incidence in March and September, and is not restricted by age. The prognosis is generally good with few sequelae. The common symptoms are facial paralysis and eye deviation, and patients are often unable to complete even the most basic movements such as raising eyebrows, closing eyes, and puffing out lips.

How to prevent facial paralysis?

(1) Maintain a good mood, pay attention to psychological adjustment, and reduce psychological pressure.

(2) Exercise appropriately. You can choose some appropriate sports according to your own situation to enhance your body's immunity.

(3) Pay attention to rest, ensure adequate sleep, try to avoid all kinds of mental stimulation, and prevent excessive fatigue.

(4) Stay away from wind and cold. Since the temperature is changeable and the wind is strong in spring and autumn, you should pay special attention to keeping warm, avoid direct and prolonged wind exposure, and use air conditioning reasonably.

The main cause of facial paralysis caused by air conditioning

There are many causes of facial paralysis. Common clinical causes include cerebrovascular disease, intracranial tumors, brain trauma, infectious lesions, ear diseases, autoimmune reactions, tumors, poisoning, metabolic disorders (such as diabetes), vascular insufficiency, congenital facial nerve nuclear dysplasia, etc.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that facial paralysis occurs due to the emptiness of meridians, the invasion of wind, cold and heat, the blockage of qi and blood in the meridians, which leads to the malnutrition of tendons and veins, and the sluggishness and failure to contract, causing the disease. Wanting to cool down after sweating profusely and using the air conditioner improperly (exposing cold air for a long time, the temperature is too low, etc.) will stimulate the facial nerves and may cause spasms of the facial nerves, leading to ischemia and edema of the facial nerves and symptoms of facial paralysis.

How to use air conditioning correctly?

(1) The air conditioning temperature is suitable at 26℃.

(2) Allow the air from the air conditioner to blow upwards, avoiding direct blowing.

(3) Do not use the air conditioner directly on your head, especially when you are sweating, drunk, or after washing your hair.

(4) Avoid turning on the air conditioner all night. If it's really too hot, you can turn on the air conditioner after dinner and turn it off before going to bed, or use the breeze or sleep mode. (5) Clean the air conditioner regularly, especially the radiator and filter. Ask a professional to come and clean it if necessary.