Russian doctor Lyudmila Kluchko announced that heating car seats can exacerbate chronic illnesses. In an interview with the newspaper "Izvestia," she revealed the ideal temperature inside the car and the health risks associated with heating car seats. According to her, the ideal temperature inside a car is 20-22 degrees Celsius. When it exceeds 20 degrees Celsius, it can slow the driver's reaction speed, causing accidents. She states, "Running the car heater at maximum temperature can lead to health consequences such as drying of the mucous membrane, rhinitis, and exacerbation of chronic lung diseases. Additionally, carbon monoxide poisoning may occur, resulting in loss of consciousness and dizziness, even leading to disorientation."
She further adds that opening car windows when the air inside is hot is not recommended as it can lead to hypothermia or inflammation of the facial nerve or joints. The doctor notes that heating car seats can exacerbate chronic diseases: "For men, it can cause prostatitis and overheating of the testicles, leading to infertility. For women, it may lead to inflammation above the ovary (lateral ovary), and if there is a tumor in the pelvic area, it may turn malignant."
She also advises that driving should not exceed 9 hours a day, depending on weather conditions and time, emphasizing the necessity of breaks. She concludes, "Long periods of driving can lead to distraction, impaired vision, and fatigue in the feet and hands."
