Dr. Hossam Mawafi, Professor of Critical Cases at Kasr Al-Ainy College of Medicine, warned once morest staying in air-conditioned rooms for a long time, because air-conditioning may threaten the respiratory system with an annoying disease.
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Muwafi said during his program “Rabbi Zadni Alma”, which is broadcast on the Sada Al-Balad channel, that exposure to cold air emitted from the adaptation for several hours may increase the risk of developing pleuritis.
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The Professor of Critical Care Medicine explained that pleuritis is a pathological condition that occurs when the membrane surrounding the lungs and the abdominal membrane of the rib cage wall becomes inflamed from the inside.
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He added that chest pain is one of the warning signs of pleuritis, especially if the patient feels it when taking a deep breath.
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