Wednesday 28 August 2013

3 allergy-relief tips to stop tossing, turning

After a day spent with the hallmarks of allergies – the itchy, watering eyes and stuffy nose – all you may want is a good night’s sleep.Unfortunately, allergies have a way of following you to bed, making it hard not only to fall asleep but also to stay asleep. 

Keep your bedroom allergen-free: 
If it’s seasonal allergies keeping you awake, take a shower before bed and leave dirty clothes outside your room. Keep your bedroom windows closed and run the air conditioning. If you use a window unit, make sure it’s recirculating the air and not venting it in from outside. 

For dust mite allergies, keep dust mite covers on your bedding. And if you suffer from pet allergies, make your bedroom an animal-free zone.
Clean carefully: If you have dust mite allergies, wash your bedding in hot water and dry in high heat.  Never dry your linens outside where pollen can follow them into your bed.

 
Use the right medications: “Antihistamines help with itching and sneezing, but alone do nothing to help the congestion that keeps you up at night.” Decongestants are the “D” part in allergy medications like Allegra-D®, but they can have a stimulant effect that disrupts sleep in some people.
The best choice for allergy relief and restful sleep are prescription nasal steroids — sold as brands like Flonase® and Nasonex®.

Allergy sufferers can find relief – and more restful sleep – by addressing allergies from different angles: limiting allergen exposure, using the right medication and seeing your doctor if symptoms persist.

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