Al Marsad newspaper: Kristen Lapp, sleep writer for Sleep Junkie, revealed that although fans may provide more comfort during sleep, they have negative effects on health.
provoke allergic reactions
“Your fan can potentially blow a barrage of dust and pollen particles from all over your room,” says Lapp. So if you have asthma or allergies, dust flying around your room can worsen or trigger symptoms.
dry air
She added: “If you sleep with your mouth open, the constant blowing of air can cause annoying dry mouth. Some people tend to sleep with their eyes partially open. Dry air can irritate the eyes.”
congestion
Dry air being pushed around the room causes congestion. It leads to sinusitis, causing symptoms such as sinus headaches, stuffy nose, and snoring.
Muscle stiffness and inflammation
It’s due to the effect of cold air: “The cool air focused from a fan directly on your body can make you wake up with stiff, sore muscles.
And if you sleep with a fan near your face, in particular, your neck can stiffen and ache.
Other ways to stay fresh all night, according to Father, are:
• Use cold bedding.
• Wear appropriate clothing.
• Experiment with light-colored curtains.
• Take a warm bath before bed
