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Do drafty bedrooms or ceiling fans put kiddo at risk for more upper respiratory infections? Pediatrician is insistent.
—Katie
No. Illness is a result of exposure to viruses and bacteria. It is not a result of being cold.
If you are already sick, a very aggressive fan can sometimes further exacerbate the issues, by drying out your nasal passages. (Some people find fans make them feel better, so this isn’t universal.)
However: fans and drafts do not cause illness.
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