Doctors Warn North Carolina People Never Sleep With a Fan On
At Night

People in North Carolina love sleeping with a fan on during hot summer nights. It helps cool you down and makes a nice breeze. But doctors say sleeping with a fan on all night can actually make you feel worse, even if it feels good in the moment.

Fans Might Be Making You Feel Worse

Health expert Dr. Naheed Ali says that a fan blowing on you all night can “create hidden stress on the body.” It can dry out your throat and nose, making you wake up feeling stuffy, tired, or even sick.

Allergies and Asthma? A Fan Makes It Worse

If you have allergies or asthma, a fan can make sleeping even harder. Fans don’t just blow cool air — they also blow dust, pollen, and pet hair around your room. You end up breathing in all that stuff while you sleep.

That can cause coughing, sneezing, a tight chest, or a runny nose in the morning. People with asthma might even have trouble breathing. So if you already struggle with allergies, sleeping with a fan could be a bad idea.

You Might Wake Up Sore

Fans can also make your muscles stiff. If cool air blows on you all night, your body can get cold. That can make your muscles tighten up, especially around your neck and shoulders. You might wake up sore without knowing why.

Also, when your throat and nose get too dry, your body makes more mucus. That can clog up your nose and make you feel like you’re getting sick — even if you’re not.

Better Ways To Stay Cool

If you’re hot at night, there are other ways to stay cool that won’t hurt your health. Try using light blankets or sheets. Open a window or use a fan across the room instead of right next to your bed. You could even try a cool shower before bed.

Sleeping with a fan might seem harmless, but doctors say it could be the reason you wake up feeling bad. Try turning it off and see how much better you sleep.

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