Allergies are unfortunately super common and tend only to worsen once you lay down to sleep for the night. This takes away from the much-needed rest your body so desperately needs after a stuffy and sniffle-filled day. And for those who struggle with a sleep disorder like insomnia, the cards are stacked against you for sure. If you do end up falling asleep, your allergies feel worse than they did before, and that sleep that you were able to squeeze in was anything but restful.

If you face allergies often enough, you probably have a go-to allergy attack medication plan. While probably a stellar plan and destined to put your allergies in place, they all come with significant side effects that can leave you with drowsiness, dry mouth, and dry nose, which can negatively impact the rest of your day.

Wouldn’t it be better if you just didn’t have these allergy flare-ups to start with? I think everyone can agree that not having allergies would be a much better resolution than taking medication or just dealing. So, what can you do to help minimize or cancel out altogether your nighttime allergy symptoms?

  • Clean the Ceiling Fan

If you have never cleaned the blades of your ceiling fan, it is time to start! Ceiling fans often collect and hold a thick layer of dust. When you turn it on to sleep at night, this dust spins around and spreads throughout the room, worsening your nighttime allergies.

  • Air Purifier

There are many benefits that come with having an air purifier in your room. It reduces odor, removes common allergens like dust, pollen, and pet dander. In the end, an air purifier could help you get the best allergy symptom-free night sleep ever.

  • Wash Your Bedding Regularly 

Most people do not wash their bedding as often as they probably should. If you suffer from allergies, most recommend that you clean those sheets at least every two weeks or even once a week! Your sheets are nothing but a comfy magnet for dander, dust, and dead skin.

  • Limit Pets on The Bed

It is common knowledge that pets love our beds. Not only are our beds super soft and comfy, but they can also be the best place for them to receive cozy cuddles from their humans. But pet hair and dander are culprits’ number one for many with allergies. To help minimize those allergens collecting in your bed, you should try to minimize your pets’ time in your bed.

  • Consult with a Specialist

If you already do or have been using these steps in your daily life and still face allergy flare-ups that are affecting your quality of sleep, then it might be time to consult with a specialist. They can help you better manage your sleep disorder and provide more advice on what steps you can take to improve your life. Of course, just because you have nighttime allergies doesn’t mean that you have a sleep disorder, but if you have been struggling, sometimes it might be time for a sleep test to make sure.

If you are in the Jacksonville, FL, area, the Jacksonville Sleep Center might be the perfect fit for you. With a long-standing accreditation as a Comprehensive Sleep Disorders Center by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and a proud affiliate of Baptist Health, you can trust that you will receive the best care possible. So, call us today to make your appointment and help us help you get the sleep you deserve.