Turning the heating on can have some adverse effects on your health
The darker nights are starting to set in and the weather is gradually turning colder as October ticks by, with the Met Office warning of more unsettled conditions over the coming days.
Carolina Goncalves, superintendent pharmacist at Pharmica, explains: “This can lead to flare-ups in asthmatic individuals, causing symptoms like bronchoconstriction, wheezing, and increased mucus production.” You also don’t want to avoid running the heating altogether either, as an underheated home can result in damp or moisture in the air, causing a build up of mould.
She adds: “Living in an underheated environment can weaken the immune system, increasing susceptibility to infections such as the common cold and influenza. The body’s ability to fend off pathogens is reduced when it is constantly working to maintain core body temperature.”
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