If you are one of those people who suffer from an allergy, you may have noticed that the symptoms get worse at night.
Your eyes get waterier, you sneeze a little more, you cough a little more. Result; Your sleep is interrupted every three or so, you don’t get enough rest and of course the next day you are… in pieces.
The culprits for this deterioration can be many. Some of them (as well as the ways to defeat them) you will find in the following lines.
The usual suspects
Some of the factors responsible for worsening your condition you may already know and some you may not have even thought regarding.
- The position you choose when you sleep: when you lie down, the fluid in the nose and nasal cavity collects in the throat, which can lead to irritation, coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing and other symptoms.
- When was the last time you cleaned? You may think that allergy triggers are only found outdoors, but many allergens sleep with you at night. Dust, mold and pollen are two of them. Therefore, do a general in your home every now and then
- Your humidifier may be to blame: In many cases, people with allergies find humidifiers helpful, especially if they experience sinus dryness. On the other hand, they may increase the production of dust in the air or mold may grow in their filters.
- Your cute pet: Pet dander and the skin cells it sheds are common allergens and easily accumulate in your carpet and sheets.
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How can you reduce allergy symptoms at night?
According to ow.gr, a first step in the management of allergy symptoms is, of course, taking some relevant preparation, following consultation with your doctor. You can also take some easy steps to help the situation. “He moves hand in hand with Athena.” Therefore:
- Sleep with the windows closed, but make sure the bedroom is well ventilated.
- Take a shower before going to bed to wash away dust, pollen and dirt.
- Try not to use a humidifier at night and be sure to clean it and change the filters regularly.
- Remove the carpets from the bedroom, or at least make sure to vacuum them regularly.
- Clean your bed mattress and change the sheets at least once a week.
- If you can, get an ionizer.
- Do not load the bedroom with things that collect dust, such as dozens of pillows and dolls.
- Try (as hard as it may be) not to let your pets climb on the bed or at least on your pillow.
- Change your sleeping position and prefer to keep your head higher than your torso.
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When to talk to your doctor
If the preparations you receive do not help relieve the symptoms or cause side effects, if the symptoms affect your daily life or worsen, if you have frequent flare-ups, it is advisable to visit your doctor.
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