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MooseFins t1_iubpbyx wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIL This palliative care paper determined that a stream of air from a bedside fan relieves dying patients of dyspnoea (breathlessness/ shortness of breath) as equally as supplemental O2. by No_Cauliflower_5489

I was a respiratory therapist for a long time and I was always amazed at how much a fan could help people.

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tanis_ivy t1_iubs0lx wrote

I've had a few MRIs in my life. This last time I noticed they had little fans blowing on my face. It did help relax me a bit.

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feitingen t1_iucmftr wrote

A fan blowing in your general direction can also relieve and prevent motion sickness in VR gaming.

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Gorlack2231 t1_iucohbj wrote

The things we do to trick our little lizard brains

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sksksk1989 t1_iuc78so wrote

The last time I had to have one done, there was no fan. It was so hot and I had horrible panic attacks

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VerbotenVerber69 t1_iudidnr wrote

All MRI machines have fans now, as some scans (such as your lower back) tend to heat you up. Ask the technologist to turn it on beforehand if you know it will relax you.

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Nunyazbznz t1_iudzbko wrote

I need moving air. I could be 40°f in my bedroom and I'll still use a fan. It's not about temperature control, I can't breathe without moving air.

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