Symptoms may include headaches, dry cough, dizziness, nausea, trouble concentrating, fatigue and odor sensitivity.Researchers found that being in air conditioning — if the unit has not been maintained or is in a poorly ventilated building — can cause health problems.reported that when air conditioners are not properly maintained or cleaned, they are potentially filled with bacteria and mold. This can mean that the unit may circulate infected air.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning units are designed to filter air pollutants and contaminants from indoor air, however, if the filters are not cleaned properly they become prime space for air particles and microorganisms to breed. This may trigger asthma, allergies and other respiratory symptoms.
“Dirty air conditioning filters may be contaminated with mold, fungus or other microorganisms,” a representative for the