{"id":1877,"date":"2026-08-18T22:23:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T13:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/%eb%83%89%eb%b0%a9%eb%b3%91-%ec%a6%9d%ec%83%81-%eb%91%90%ed%86%b5%ea%b3%bc-%ec%97%ac%eb%a6%84%ea%b0%90%ea%b8%b0-%ec%b0%a8%ec%9d%b4%eb%b6%80%ed%84%b0-%ec%98%88%eb%b0%a9%eb%b2%95%ea%b9%8c%ec%a7%80\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T22:23:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T13:23:49","slug":"from-the-symptoms-of-air-conditioning-sickness-and-the-difference-between-headaches-and-summer-colds-to-prevention-methods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/%eb%83%89%eb%b0%a9%eb%b3%91-%ec%a6%9d%ec%83%81-%eb%91%90%ed%86%b5%ea%b3%bc-%ec%97%ac%eb%a6%84%ea%b0%90%ea%b8%b0-%ec%b0%a8%ec%9d%b4%eb%b6%80%ed%84%b0-%ec%98%88%eb%b0%a9%eb%b2%95%ea%b9%8c%ec%a7%80\/","title":{"rendered":"From the symptoms of air conditioning sickness and the difference between headaches and summer colds to prevention methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If headaches and fatigue recur even with an indoor-outdoor temperature difference of only around 5\u2103, it is difficult to simply dismiss it as the price of avoiding the heat. This article explains why symptoms of air conditioning sickness occur, how to distinguish it from a summer cold, and how to minimize discomfort while using the air conditioner.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Air conditioning sickness&quot; is not a single medical diagnosis, but rather a collective term for symptoms caused by cold and dry air-conditioned environments. If you feel dizzy and nauseous but do not feel better even after taking cold medicine, it is time to examine your indoor environment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/%eb%83%89%eb%b0%a9%eb%b3%91-%ec%a6%9d%ec%83%81-%eb%91%90%ed%86%b5%ea%b3%bc-%ec%97%ac%eb%a6%84%ea%b0%90%ea%b8%b0-%ec%b0%a8%ec%9d%b4%eb%b6%80%ed%84%b0-%ec%98%88%eb%b0%a9%eb%b2%95%ea%b9%8c%ec%a7%80\/#%EB%83%89%EB%B0%A9%EB%B3%91_%EC%A6%9D%EC%83%81%EC%9D%80_%EB%91%90%ED%86%B5_%ED%94%BC%EB%A1%9C_%EC%86%8C%ED%99%94_%EB%B6%88%ED%8E%B8%EC%9C%BC%EB%A1%9C_%EC%8B%9C%EC%9E%91%EB%90%A9%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4\" >Symptoms of air conditioning sickness begin with headaches, fatigue, and digestive discomfort.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/%eb%83%89%eb%b0%a9%eb%b3%91-%ec%a6%9d%ec%83%81-%eb%91%90%ed%86%b5%ea%b3%bc-%ec%97%ac%eb%a6%84%ea%b0%90%ea%b8%b0-%ec%b0%a8%ec%9d%b4%eb%b6%80%ed%84%b0-%ec%98%88%eb%b0%a9%eb%b2%95%ea%b9%8c%ec%a7%80\/#%EB%91%90%ED%86%B5%EC%9D%B4_%EC%9E%88%EC%96%B4%EB%8F%84_%EC%97%AC%EB%A6%84%EA%B0%90%EA%B8%B0%EC%99%80_%EA%B0%99%EC%9D%80_%EB%AC%B8%EC%A0%9C%EB%8A%94_%EC%95%84%EB%8B%99%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4\" >Even if you have a headache, it is not the same problem as a summer cold.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/%eb%83%89%eb%b0%a9%eb%b3%91-%ec%a6%9d%ec%83%81-%eb%91%90%ed%86%b5%ea%b3%bc-%ec%97%ac%eb%a6%84%ea%b0%90%ea%b8%b0-%ec%b0%a8%ec%9d%b4%eb%b6%80%ed%84%b0-%ec%98%88%eb%b0%a9%eb%b2%95%ea%b9%8c%ec%a7%80\/#%EC%97%90%EC%96%B4%EC%BB%A8_%EC%98%A8%EB%8F%84%EB%B3%B4%EB%8B%A4_%EC%8B%A4%EB%82%B4%EC%99%B8_%EC%B0%A8%EC%9D%B4%EB%A5%BC_%EB%A8%BC%EC%A0%80_%EC%A4%84%EC%97%AC%EC%95%BC_%ED%95%A9%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4\" >You must reduce the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures before the air conditioner temperature.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/%eb%83%89%eb%b0%a9%eb%b3%91-%ec%a6%9d%ec%83%81-%eb%91%90%ed%86%b5%ea%b3%bc-%ec%97%ac%eb%a6%84%ea%b0%90%ea%b8%b0-%ec%b0%a8%ec%9d%b4%eb%b6%80%ed%84%b0-%ec%98%88%eb%b0%a9%eb%b2%95%ea%b9%8c%ec%a7%80\/#%EA%B1%B4%EC%A1%B0%ED%95%A8%EA%B3%BC_%ED%99%98%EA%B8%B0_%EB%B6%80%EC%A1%B1%EB%8F%84_%EB%83%89%EB%B0%A9%EB%B3%91_%EC%A6%9D%EC%83%81%EC%9D%84_%ED%82%A4%EC%9B%81%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4\" >Dryness and lack of ventilation also exacerbate the symptoms of air conditioning sickness.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/%eb%83%89%eb%b0%a9%eb%b3%91-%ec%a6%9d%ec%83%81-%eb%91%90%ed%86%b5%ea%b3%bc-%ec%97%ac%eb%a6%84%ea%b0%90%ea%b8%b0-%ec%b0%a8%ec%9d%b4%eb%b6%80%ed%84%b0-%ec%98%88%eb%b0%a9%eb%b2%95%ea%b9%8c%ec%a7%80\/#%EC%A6%9D%EC%83%81%EC%9D%B4_%EC%83%9D%EA%B2%BC%EC%9D%84_%EB%95%8C%EB%8A%94_%EB%AA%B8%EC%9D%84_%EB%8D%B0%EC%9A%B0%EA%B3%A0_%EB%83%89%EB%B0%A9_%EB%85%B8%EC%B6%9C%EC%9D%84_%EB%81%8A%EC%96%B4%EC%95%BC_%ED%95%A9%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4\" >When symptoms appear, you should warm your body and avoid exposure to air conditioning.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EB%83%89%EB%B0%A9%EB%B3%91_%EC%A6%9D%EC%83%81%EC%9D%80_%EB%91%90%ED%86%B5_%ED%94%BC%EB%A1%9C_%EC%86%8C%ED%99%94_%EB%B6%88%ED%8E%B8%EC%9C%BC%EB%A1%9C_%EC%8B%9C%EC%9E%91%EB%90%A9%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4\"><\/span>Symptoms of air conditioning sickness begin with headaches, fatigue, and digestive discomfort.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-middle-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-87.png\" alt=\"Symptoms of air conditioning sickness, such as wrapping one&#039;s head in a cold room, fatigue, stiff neck, and abdominal discomfort.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The core of air conditioning sickness is the body&#039;s inability to adapt to sudden temperature changes and cold air.<\/strong> It manifests as a heavy, foggy head, or stiff shoulders and neck after staying in a cold indoor environment for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>Common systemic symptoms include fatigue, lethargy, dizziness, muscle pain, and a sensation of cold hands and feet. If wind blows directly at the neck or face, the throat may become dry, the nose may become stuffy, and the eyes may sting.<\/p>\n<p>When the stomach gets cold, digestion slows down, and digestive symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may follow. In particular, stomach discomfort becomes even more pronounced if you frequently drink cold beverages.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>If headaches and fatigue begin after turning on the air conditioner, and you feel much better when you go outside and move your body, the cooling environment is often affecting your symptoms.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EB%91%90%ED%86%B5%EC%9D%B4_%EC%9E%88%EC%96%B4%EB%8F%84_%EC%97%AC%EB%A6%84%EA%B0%90%EA%B8%B0%EC%99%80_%EA%B0%99%EC%9D%80_%EB%AC%B8%EC%A0%9C%EB%8A%94_%EC%95%84%EB%8B%99%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4\"><\/span>Even if you have a headache, it is not the same problem as a summer cold.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-middle-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-88.png\" alt=\"Table comparing major differences between air conditioning sickness and summer colds, including causes, headache patterns, fever, and cough\" \/><\/figure>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">division<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">air conditioning sickness<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">summer cold<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Main cause<\/td>\n<td>Low indoor temperature, dryness, lack of ventilation<\/td>\n<td>Viral infection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Headache patterns<\/td>\n<td>A heavy and throbbing sensation in the head, accompanied by fatigue<\/td>\n<td>May occur with fever and muscle pain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>respiratory symptoms<\/td>\n<td>Mild thirst, nasal congestion<\/td>\n<td>Prominent cough, runny nose, sneezing, and sore throat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Digestive symptoms<\/td>\n<td>Cold sensation in the abdomen, indigestion, diarrhea<\/td>\n<td>Generalized fever and chills may become more pronounced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Air conditioning sickness and the summer cold can both cause headaches, fatigue, and sore throats, making them easy to confuse. However, there is a clear difference: air conditioning sickness is a group of symptoms resulting from environmental changes, whereas the common cold is caused by a viral infection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fever, a distinct cough, runny nose, sneezing, and sore throat are more noticeable signs of a summer cold.<\/strong>Conversely, air conditioning sickness often occurs together with a dizzy head, a sensation of coldness in the body, indigestion, mild nasal congestion, and a dry throat.<\/p>\n<p>If you experience a high fever, severe cough, difficulty breathing, repeated vomiting, or changes in consciousness, do not dismiss it as air conditioning sickness; you must seek medical attention. Persistently worsening headaches should also be treated under the same criteria.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%97%90%EC%96%B4%EC%BB%A8_%EC%98%A8%EB%8F%84%EB%B3%B4%EB%8B%A4_%EC%8B%A4%EB%82%B4%EC%99%B8_%EC%B0%A8%EC%9D%B4%EB%A5%BC_%EB%A8%BC%EC%A0%80_%EC%A4%84%EC%97%AC%EC%95%BC_%ED%95%A9%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4\"><\/span>You must reduce the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures before the air conditioner temperature.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-middle-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-89.png\" alt=\"The sight of reducing the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors, adjusting the direction of the air conditioner&#039;s airflow, and covering the neck and stomach with a cardigan.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Air conditioning sickness is less likely to occur the lower the indoor temperature, and the burden increases when frequently moving between the hot outdoors and the cold indoors. Avoid environments where there is a large temperature difference between the inside and outside, and indoors <strong>26~28\u2103 range<\/strong>If you maintain it, your body will find it easier to adapt.<\/p>\n<p>Direction is just as important as wind speed. You can reduce direct exposure by adjusting the vents so they do not point toward your face, neck, stomach, or knees, and directing the air toward the ceiling or walls.<\/p>\n<p>In places like offices where it is difficult to adjust the temperature at will, a thin cardigan or shawl is helpful. Simply covering your neck and stomach can reduce the amount of time cold wind touches your skin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EA%B1%B4%EC%A1%B0%ED%95%A8%EA%B3%BC_%ED%99%98%EA%B8%B0_%EB%B6%80%EC%A1%B1%EB%8F%84_%EB%83%89%EB%B0%A9%EB%B3%91_%EC%A6%9D%EC%83%81%EC%9D%84_%ED%82%A4%EC%9B%81%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4\"><\/span>Dryness and lack of ventilation also exacerbate the symptoms of air conditioning sickness.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-middle-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-90.png\" alt=\"Preventive measures against air conditioning sickness: cleaning the air conditioner filter, opening windows for ventilation, and drinking lukewarm water.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Running an air conditioner for a long time lowers indoor humidity, making the mucous membranes of the nose and throat prone to drying out. If your throat feels scratchy and your eyes feel gritty, you should consider dry air as a cause along with the cold wind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The habit of opening windows to change the indoor air<\/strong>It reduces the stuffiness of the air-conditioned environment. Even while air-conditioned, ventilating for at least 10 minutes at regular intervals can alleviate the problem of recirculated air and indoor odors accumulating.<\/p>\n<p>Since dust accumulation on the air conditioner filter can worsen air quality, cleaning is also essential. Typical household air conditioners <strong>A method of managing the filter about once every two weeks<\/strong>This is widely used, and the more it is used, the faster dust accumulates.<\/p>\n<p>Drinking lukewarm water in small sips rather than a large amount at once helps reduce throat dryness and dehydration. Ice drinks can make an already cold stomach feel more uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%A6%9D%EC%83%81%EC%9D%B4_%EC%83%9D%EA%B2%BC%EC%9D%84_%EB%95%8C%EB%8A%94_%EB%AA%B8%EC%9D%84_%EB%8D%B0%EC%9A%B0%EA%B3%A0_%EB%83%89%EB%B0%A9_%EB%85%B8%EC%B6%9C%EC%9D%84_%EB%81%8A%EC%96%B4%EC%95%BC_%ED%95%A9%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4\"><\/span>When symptoms appear, you should warm your body and avoid exposure to air conditioning.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you experience a headache or a sensation of coldness similar to chills, you should first move away from the cold air. Raising the indoor temperature, changing the direction of the wind, and covering your neck and shoulders with outerwear will give your body time to recover.<\/p>\n<p>If you have been sitting for a long time, it is better to get up and take a light walk every hour or two. As your stiff neck and shoulders loosen up, the soreness exacerbated by air conditioning will also decrease.<\/p>\n<p>People with asthma, allergies, chronic sinusitis, or severe dry eyes, as well as the elderly and those with chronic diseases, may be more sensitive to irritation from air-conditioned environments. <strong>A method of controlling temperature, airflow, and ventilation together rather than turning off the air conditioner.<\/strong>This is the key to reducing discomfort this summer.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Symptoms of air conditioning sickness are not a matter of enduring them, but rather a problem that must be solved by addressing living environments that reduce cold drafts and large temperature differences.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"post-hashtags\"># Air Conditioning Sickness Symptoms # Air Conditioning Sickness Headache # Air Conditioning Sickness Symptom Relief # Air Conditioning Sickness Prevention Methods # Difference from Summer Cold # Air Conditioning Sickness Fever # Air Conditioning Sickness Diarrhea # Summer Health Management<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If headaches and fatigue recur even when the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors is only around 5\u2103, it is difficult to simply dismiss it as the price of avoiding the heat. This article explains why symptoms of &quot;air conditioning sickness&quot; occur, how to distinguish it from a summer cold, and methods to minimize discomfort while using the air conditioner. Rather than being a single medical diagnosis, &quot;air conditioning sickness&quot; is a collective term for symptoms caused by cold and dry air conditioning environments. If you feel dizzy and nauseous but do not feel better even after taking cold medicine, start with your indoor environment\u2026 <a title=\"From the symptoms of air conditioning sickness and the difference between headaches and summer colds to prevention methods\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/%eb%83%89%eb%b0%a9%eb%b3%91-%ec%a6%9d%ec%83%81-%eb%91%90%ed%86%b5%ea%b3%bc-%ec%97%ac%eb%a6%84%ea%b0%90%ea%b8%b0-%ec%b0%a8%ec%9d%b4%eb%b6%80%ed%84%b0-%ec%98%88%eb%b0%a9%eb%b2%95%ea%b9%8c%ec%a7%80\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Air Conditioning Sickness Symptoms: From the Difference Between Headaches and Summer Colds to Prevention Methods\">Read more<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1872,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1877","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-info"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-86.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1877","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1877"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1877\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1872"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1877"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1877"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1877"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}