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Can you get body aches/stiffness by sleeping under a ceiling fan?

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Unlikely: It is unlikely that the fan itself will cause problems. However, if it is on high and you get cold, you could, in theory not sleep as well.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 7/5/2019

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