You must not have allergies. We installed duct work and central air after moving to a house without it. In our previous air conditioned home our son had some symptoms and about two asthma attacks each week. We moved here and his symptoms were aggravated and he began having three or more asthma attacks a day. His doc prescribed the a/c for tax purposes, we installed it and immediately things were under control again. Those first few years without it were misery.
Drier, filtered air isn’t just for comfort. Trips to the ER because asthma meds aren’t cutting it is a dangerous way for a child to live.
I grew up without a/c. We had an attic fan and my asthma and nasal allergies were awful. All night long pollen, dust and other allergens flooded over me. I was always gasping for breath.
I am 75 years old and I don’t want to live (in Houston) without it!