If you’ve ever had the misfortune to suffer allergies, you’ll know just how much they can impact your quality of life.
Whether you’re asleep or awake, their onslaught can feel relentless. For some, these allergies are seasonal and attributed to things like pollen, but for others they persist all year round as part of a reaction to their immediate surrounds.
And yes, your sleep environment can play a role in just how badly you’ll suffer. So, let’s look at addressing allergies in a bid to ensure a good night’s sleep.
The lowdown on allergies
Regardless of what causes your allergies, they often result in a poor night’s sleep. That’s because allergens irritate the nasal passage, making it harder to breathe, which then interferes with your ability to rest.
And when you have a poor night’s sleep, the effects flow on into your daily life, reducing your ability to concentrate, lowering your immune system and leading to other more serious health impacts as well.
Top tips to tackle allergens
If you’re looking to combat the impact that allergies have on your sleep, there are a series of steps you can take, including minimising allergens in your bedroom.
Consider your bedding and pillows
The bulk of allergens in a bedroom relate to things like dust mites and mould, but some people also have allergies to fibres like down.
Take a good look at the bedding you have including the fibres used in your pillows and start minimising the things that might be impacting your immune system.
Generally, this involves replacing items with hypoallergenic alternatives.
Clean and change your bedding regularly
As many allergies relate to a build up of dust and dander, it’s important to regularly wash and air bedding, including your sheets, pillows and doonas.
And don’t forget, all pillows have a suggested lifespan, so replace them when required.
Look at your sleep environment
It also pays to do an audit of your room, ensuring its free from dust and regularly cleaned to mitigate dust mites and pet dander.
Meanwhile, people with allergies relating to pollen might want to sleep with the windows closed during the time of year when their allergies are more likely.
Clear the air
Air purifiers have become hugely popular in recent years due to their ability to reduce the impact of allergens.
In addition to providing relief from hay fever, asthma, allergies, and sinus related illnesses, air purifiers are also known to help boost the immune system.
The final nod
Allergies are no fun for the people who suffer them. But the good news is there are ways to minimise their impact, particularly when it comes to ensuring a good night’s rest.
You can read more about our top tips for getting that good night’s sleep here, or browse the range of Super Sleeper Pro products that can assist.