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Here Is Why Sleeping With Fan At Night Does More Harm Than Good

Sleep is very important for the body. It helps the body rejuvenate and also affect both the physical and mental aspect of a human being. This is why many people will do anything to get a good sleep. However, according to Healthline, sleeping with a fan can do more harm than good. In this article, we will discuss why sleeping with a fan does more harm than good:

Drying You Nose And Airways

One of the main reasons why you should not always sleep with a fan is that it can dry your nose and airways. This is because of the constant breeze that blows on your skin and nostrils. This doesn’t just cause dryness of the nose it also leads to dryness of the mouth.

Causes Inflammation

The second reason why you shouldn’t sleep with a fan at night is that it causes inflammation. This is because the fan reduces the temperature and oxygen in the body. Inflammation is a defense mechanism in the body, when the body is cold the body swells to defend the body against bacteria proliferation.

Increases Joint Pain And Arthritis 

The third reason why you shouldn’t sleep with the fan on is that it increases joint pain and Arthritis. This is because of the cold around the joints and neck caused by the fan. All the muscles in the body are susceptible to tension in a cold environment.

Might Be The Cause Of Heart Attack

This might come as a shock to many, however, it is a fact. Sleeping with your fan on may cause a heart attack. This is because the fan reduces the oxygen and temperature of the body causing inadequate blood circulation.

Intensify Allergies

Last but not least is that using a fan all night may intensify allergies. These allergies may involve cold and flu. Thus, if you know you have allergies you should consider not sleeping with a fan

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