I can deal with it 99% of the time but I hate seeing her suffer during the 3 days of summer we actually get xWe have aircon and it's great for cooling you down but you're up and down all night because one minute your sweating then the next minute you're freezing, and it gives you a sore throat so we rarely use ours. I've tried every thing and so far those fans and a cooling mat are the only things that are practical and work. If you really need aircon then go for it and give it a try, but it's overrated. I hope you and your wife find some relief because hot flushes suck.