Allergy season can be miserable. Between watery eyes, sneezing, coughing and congestion, just making it through the day can be a struggle, to say nothing of getting quality sleep. In addition to exacerbating sleep issues like snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, allergies can also increase the time it takes to fall asleep — and prevent you from staying asleep once you do manage to drift off.
The more severe your symptoms, the higher the chances your allergies are disrupting your rest. Quality sleep is crucial for your body’s immune system to properly function, and for your overall health in general. Use the tips below to help your body curb the allergy symptoms that keep you awake, so you can get better sleep tonight.
Need more sleep tips? Here are pointers on how to sleep better while dealing with cold symptoms, and here’s a look at natural cold remedies for a sick child.
8 ways to ease allergy symptoms for better sleep
1. Take a shower before bed
Rinse off each night before bed to remove pollen and prevent yourself from taking allergens to bed with you. Showering before bed is a good activity to incorporate into your nighttime routine as it helps you relax and promotes better sleep.
2. Keep doors and windows closed
Prevent pollen and other allergens from blowing into your home through windows and doors by keeping them closed.
3. Sleep apart from your pets
We all love our pets, but by letting them sleep in your bed with you, you’re inviting pet dander (and any other allergens they might bring along) into your sleeping space. Train
