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Sleeping in a closed room with a running fan can cause fatal asphyxiation
the verdict
REFUTED
the evidence says no
confidence 0/100

The claim that sleeping in a closed room with a running fan can cause fatal asphyxiation is an urban legend with no scientific basis.

Evidence against · 3
en.wikipedia.org: Fan death
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Fan death is described as a misconception; running an electric fan in a closed room does not cause death.
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More against · 2
reuters.com: Electric fans and South Koreans: a deadly mix? | Reuters
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Fact-checker ruling: reviewed
snopes.com: Is it 'extremely dangerous' to sleep with a fan on? Claim exaggerates risk
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Fact-checker ruling: reviewed
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first checked31 Jul 2026
judged → REFUTED · 031 Jul 2026
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