Overview

• Dr. José Manuel Felices outlines three pre-sleep cooling methods including wrist immersion in cold water, placing chilled socks around the ankles, and misting bed linens with cool water.
• Medical experts advise maintaining bedroom temperatures between 16–18°C and humidity levels at 35–60% for optimal sleep and respiratory health.
• Dra. Olaia Bronte from the Spanish Society of Pneumology warns that incorrect air conditioner usage can trigger cold-like illnesses, laryngitis and bronchial infections in up to 20% of summer respiratory cases.
• Health authorities recommend periodic cleaning of air conditioning filters and avoiding overnight continuous operation to lower the risk of Legionella and other airborne pathogens.
• Individuals with chronic respiratory illnesses, the elderly, and children should exercise special caution when using air conditioners to prevent mucosal dryness and inflammation.