Relief from the scorching summer heat is often sought in indoor air-conditioned environments. Spending hours a day at home or in work environments under such chilled conditions can cause cold-like symptoms such as coughing and a runny nose. In some cases, eye and nasal allergies, headaches, and neck pain may also appear.
These symptoms are indicative of “air conditioning sickness.” Shu Rong, a senior traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner in the UK, offers tips on using dietary therapy and acupressure massages to alleviate these discomforts.
