Catching a cold from air conditioning is considered what type of cold?

Written by Wang Chun Mei
Pulmonology
Updated on February 23, 2025
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Due to different seasons, the temperature used for air conditioning also varies. Generally, in hot summers, if the air conditioning temperature is set too low, it can cause colds, which are considered cold-type colds. Clinically, patients with such colds might also experience fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy throat and dry cough, and even symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, and headache due to fever. Therefore, even in hot weather like summer, it is advisable to set the air conditioning temperature to a moderate level to avoid colds. For colds caused by air conditioning, patients should definitely use some medications for symptomatic treatment, as they can usually be cured within about a week.

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