Millions of American citizens use some form of circulation fan on a daily basis to stay cool, especially right now as we sit within the midst of one of the warmer summers in recent memory. However according to a new medical report, a circulation fan by itself is actually not an efficient means of staying cool. There’s one exception, however: portable misting fans.  Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency medicine physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York elaborated to CBS News:

“Circulation fans, only when used with misting spray in healthy people, may have the ability to promote cooling,” says Glatter.

Extreme heat is dangerous, particularly for young kids, the elderly, and a minimum of forty-six individuals have already passed away as a result of heat-related issues this summer alone. Additionally to using a misting fan, CBS News provided a number extra tips for coping with the heat this summer:

• Find local businesses and recreational establishments with air conditioning if you don’t have air condition in your home
• Drink lots of cold water
• Wear loose-fitting clothing
• Avoid drinks which may result in dehydration if consumed, such as drinks with caffeine, alcohol, or sugary drinks.

For more on this study and a few extra tips for coping with the continuing summer heat, make sure to check out the CBS News article below:

“Circulation fans’ effectiveness during heat waves questioned in new report” — CBS News