Sleep expert says you shouldn't keep your fan on all night

That's if you're lucky enough to have got one!

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We get it, it's hot - especially if you live in the midlands where temperatures have stayed ridiculously high.

With all of us sweltering in the heat, there's been a stampede to buy every electrical fan the country has to offer.

Anything that stops us tossing and turning during the balmy nights will do, but a sleep expert has said you actually shouldn't keep your fan on while you're sleeping.

According to SleepAdviser.org  there are a number of health implications to doing so, one of which is that you're actually blowing particles like dust and pollen. This could post a particular danger if you have allergies like asthma or hay-fever

Fans tend to build up a lot of dust when they're sitting in a corner not being used, so you're actually just shooting it all at yourself and breathing it in when you flick it on for a night.

That's not the only danger though.

Apparently, concentrated cool air encourages your muscles to stiffen and cramp, which experts say can be a particular issue if the fan is blowing at places like your neck.

So if you're trying to stay cool in this sizzling weather, a fan is fine as long as it's in small doses!