Sleeping With A fan Is Actually Bad For Your Health

A fan might keep you nice and cool but may make you Sick. I sleep with a fan because of the sound and it moves air around the room, but it…

Published Jul 25, 2018 10:17 AM EDT

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL – AUGUST 02: Two lone fans for sale on a near-empty shelf at a Lowe’s home improvement store August 2, 2006 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. With the heat wave blanketing much of the Midwest and now the East Coast, retailers have reported a spike in sales of air conditioners and fans. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

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A fan might keep you nice and cool but may make you Sick.

I sleep with a fan because of the sound and it moves air around the room, but it causes flurries of dust and pollen to make their way into your sinuses, If you’re prone to allergies, asthma, and hay fever, this could stir up a whole lot of trouble.

People also risk dry skin by using fans. "A constant blast of air on your body may cause dry skin". Lotions and moisturisers will help prevent this, but if your skin is excessively dry, monitor your skin to make sure you’re not over drying it.

Sleeping With A fan Is Actually Bad For Your Health

A fan might keep you nice and cool but may make you Sick. I sleep with a fan because of the sound and it moves air around the room, but it…

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