The night time allergies
With the spring season respiratory allergies returns. And as if sneezing all day was not enough for allergicThe night is often a bad time to go.
Respiratory allergies and sleep
A recent study on Allergies and sleep has shown that Allergic rhinitis, One of allergic respiratory diseases most frequently, was often accompanied by sleep disorders. These would be caused through a mechanism still poorly known, by a reaction of the brain inflammation that affects the tissues of the nose. This has worsened an already bad situation to start ...
Symptoms more bothersome at night
Indeed, the respiratory allergiesWhich are accompanied by significant production of mucus, cough, congested tissues in the nose and throat, sometimes associated seem to prevent sleep ... To start, coughing or sneezing do not help falling asleep. And even after we managed to close the eye, as the nose is congested and clogged, it is possible to breathe through the mouth. But this breathing is not optimal for long durations: Empire congestion, mucous membranes become dry or painful. The sufferer ofAllergy is uncomfortable, thirsty, and wakes up very easily. The result of all this is a sleep disrupted, which makes the days even more difficult with fatigue, difficulty concentrating and possibly irritability.
How a good night despite the allergies?
The first step is to ensure that its Allergies are controlled. This means consult an allergist competent and follow the treatment background potential which has been prescribed. Some drugs anti-allergy may cause drowsiness, it is useful to decide the time you take them according to this side effect. Furthermore, certain "tricks" are recommended by Specialists and people affected by Allergies :
-Change sheets regularly to prevent Allergens such as mites or dust accumulate.
-Wash hair at night to get rid of Allergens retained in the hair during the day, especially for pollen allergies.
-Take the time before going to bed, make a gentle rinsing the nose with a nasal spray specialist (not necessarily drug). This will get rid of Allergens which are already in your airways and improve the moisture of mucous membranes.
-Elevate the head of the bed a few inches of breathing easier (but exacerbates the problems of leg ...).
-Drink enough throughout the day makes the mucus more liquid and easier to evacuate.
