Sleeping with the door closed on warmer days can damage respiratory health and sleep quality: CO2 accumulation is up to four times faster, according to a new study.
Although it may be practical, especially to keep your melgas away, sleep with the bedroom door closed during the summer entails some health risks.
The conclusion is from a study conducted in Madrid by the General Council of Spanish Technical Architecture (CGATE), in partnership with the company UNABIZ, and which according to it has done that can triple the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the room environment, which compromises sleep quality and respiratory health.
The study was carried out over a week in a standard housing, equipped with sensors that were measuring CO2, humidity and temperature levels in real time.
The results were clear: sleeping with the door closed caused a CO2 accumulation up to four times faster. Even with average rest periods of about 8 hours and 50 minutes, concentrations often exceeded the recommended levels. Already on nights when the door remained open the values were significantly lower.
High CO2 levels are associated with the aggravation of respiratory diseases, such as the asmaincreasing the risk of allergiesdisorders of I am and even the commitment of cognitive functions. In addition, addicted air can have negative impacts on the cardiovascular system, raising the risk of EMBOLIAS and deterioration of brain functions In cases of prolonged exposure.
To mitigate the risks, experts recommend adopting simple ventilation habits, such as keeping the bedroom door open or ajar at night, and ventilating the house twice a day – in the morning and before bed.