Allergies do more than disrupt your day. Sneezing, wheezing, watery eyes, congestion, and other respiratory symptoms can also make getting restful sleep challenging and frustrating. Rather than waking each morning feeling irritable and tired, use these allergy relief tips to enjoy the deep sleep you deserve every night.

How to Relieve Allergies to Promote Healthy Sleep

1. Schedule Allergy Testing

Make an appointment with your local allergy relief center to determine any triggers, such as pollen, pet dander, dust and dust mites, and mold. Knowing your specific triggers helps allergy specialists determine a treatment schedule, such as regular saline flushes, taking antihistamines, or using assorted nasal decongestant sprays or pills.

The specialist will also provide management tips such as learning the day’s pollen count before heading outside. This will help you avoid aggravations from outdoor activities unless it has rained and washed away allergens.

2. Keep Your House Sealed Off & Clean

Close your windows and doors to keep allergens from floating into your home. Wipe down surfaces regularly, including kitchen counters, living room tables, and hardwood floors, to prevent air pollutants from accumulating. If you have dust-related allergies, wear a mask while dusting and vacuuming since both actions stir up particles.

3. Use Hypoallergenic Bedding & Window Treatments

Invest in pillowcases, sheets, and blankets designed to repel dust mites. Wash your bedding regularly to remove dust, pollen, and animal dander. Use hot water for best results.

Drapes and curtains provide environments for dust mites. Consider replacing fabric window treatments with blinds made of wood or composite material to help reduce allergy symptoms.

4. Bathe Before Bed

Take a shower prior to bedtime to rinse allergens from your skin and hair. Always change clothes as soon as you come back indoors, and, no matter how tired you are, never wear the clothes you wore outside to sleep. Make showering when you come in for the day a habit to help minimize allergy flare-ups. 

Request allergy testing from Allergy and Asthma Specialty Center/Masood Ahmad, M.D., to take back your days and nights. This allergy relief center in West Chester, OH, also features satellite offices in Georgetown and Lebanon. Dr. Masood Ahmad was named the Top Doctor in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology by Cincinnati Magazine, and offers over 25 years of experience. Call (513) 777-7097 today to make an appointment or learn more about services online.