Your fan could be stirring up more than cool air.
Are ceiling fans bad for allergies?
John McKeon, MD, CEO of Allergy Standards, says yes.
But that fan could be stirring up more than cool air.
Its not its not directly related to the fan, says Dr. McKeon.
The issue is keeping the surfaces in your room reduced from allergens.
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The National Sleep Foundation says its common for those withseasonal allergies to report trouble sleeping.
And studies have shown that seasonal allergies can contribute tosnoring, sleep disorders, andlower quality sleep.
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The same goes for dust thats sitting on hard surfaces like tables and dressers.
Clean surfaces arent the only thing to consider.
Youll also want to consider how much dust has collected on your fan.
Because [ceiling fans] are, well, on the ceiling, theyre quite inaccessible.
And then when you turn it on, that dust then get distributed.
This information also applies toportable air purifiersand through-the-window air conditioners.
Theres always a buildup of dust around the grills, he says.
Be sure to dust these regularly, and check the manufacturers instructions for how to clean the filters.
The last thing you need is your ceiling fan ruining your sleep.
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