{"id":29724,"date":"2025-06-10T13:02:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T13:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/storypress.site\/?p=29724"},"modified":"2025-06-10T13:02:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T13:02:35","slug":"sleeping-with-a-fan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/storypress.site\/?p=29724","title":{"rendered":"Sleeping With A Fan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With UK households facing hotter nights \u2014 and only 5% having air conditioning \u2014 many are turning to electric fans.<\/p>\n<p>But Dr. Naheed Ali, a health specialist, warns that sleeping with a fan all night may come with hidden health risks:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/26a0.svg\" alt=\"\u26a0\ufe0f\" \/>\u00a0Potential Health Risks of Sleeping with a Fan On- Dry throat &amp; sinuses: Constant airflow can dry<\/p>\n<p>out your airways, causing: Thicker mucus, Coughing or scratchy voice, Congestion that lasts all day.<\/p>\n<p>Worsened allergies or asthma: Fans stir up dust, lint, dander, and pollen These particles can trigger<\/p>\n<p>tight chest or sneezing. Muscle stiffness: Exposure to a cold air stream can cause neck and shoulder tension by making muscles constrict<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/2705.svg\" alt=\"\u2705\" \/> Doctor\u2019s Tips to Use a Fan Safely \u2013 Use a timer \u2013 Set the fan to turn off after the first 90 minutes of sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid direct airflow \u2013 Point it at a wall to reduce intensity. Stay hydrated \u2013 Keep water nearby for<\/p>\n<p>dry mouth or throat. Limit allergens: Wash bedding weekly. Replace or clean air filters regularly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With UK households facing hotter nights \u2014 and only 5% having air conditioning \u2014 many are turning to electric fans. 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