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Zoe Forsey & Amber O'Connor

Sleeping with your fan on could be damaging your health - and raising your energy bill

As the UK readies itself to face another heatwave this weekend - with some areas seeing temperatures hotter than Tenerife - it's no wonder electric fan usage will be on the rise.

A common household staple, many of us rely on fans to keep cool inside homes without air conditioning but not everyone may benefit from using the popular devices, according to experts.

Although it is tempting to leave a fan running overnight - and most of us will be thankful for the relief - there are several worrying side effects that ought to be considered. In particular, people with certain medical conditions may want to think twice before opting for the quick fix.

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