As the weather gets warmer and we spend more time outside, hayfever sufferers naturally get anxious about the levels of pollen and how this can affect their day to day life. But one thing that's often overlooked is the way that hayfever can get in the way of our sleep. Even though sufferers might not be exposed to as much pollen in the evening or during the night, the build-up of congestion and inflammation of nasal passages can reach a peak as we lie down.
Our immune systems naturally slow down in the evening and overnight, so they are not working as hard to protect us. So how can we make sure we continue to protect ourselves at nighttime from hayfever? And how can sufferers make sure they get a much-needed night's sleep away from the sneezing and irritability the allergy can cause? Bensons For Beds’ resident sleep expert, Dr Sophie Bostock, has compiled an essential summer guide containing her Top 5 tips for sleeping better with allergies, a must for all hayfever sufferers this season. Top tips to get a better night’s sleep while suffering from hayfever 1.
Reduce exposure to allergens This sounds obvious but look for ways to avoid letting pollen into the bedroom for example leaving the window closed if possible. You should also leave your clothes and shoes outside the room and shower before you get into bed to wash off any pollen that has clung on to you during the day. You could also buy an air filter for the bedroom, which removes pollen from the air.
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