Sleep well despite hay fever
People with hay fever are not only plagued by symptoms during the day, but also at night. Sleep suffers as a result, which restricts recovery. As a result, the negative side effects are even exacerbated.
Colloquially known as hay fever, millions of people suffer from pollen allergies every year. The eyes itch, the nose runs, headaches become noticeable and there is an underlying tiredness. Around 15% of the German-speaking population suffers from pollen allergies. When the pollen reaches the mucous membranes, the body reacts allergically and releases more of the neurotransmitter histamine.
Symptoms of a pollen allergy
Common symptoms are itchy, watery or burning eyes, sneezing and runny nose. This can lead to a number of secondary illnesses such as a sore throat, coughing, difficulty concentrating and even sleep disorders. As our immune system is largely dependent on a good night's sleep, which is already under a lot of strain due to the allergic reaction, sleep disorders can indirectly exacerbate the symptoms.
Problems falling asleep due to itching, waking up due to sudden coughing or even snoring or sleep apnoea are often associated with hay fever. In the long term, this results in a sleep deficit that restricts quality of life - or at least prevents peak performance.
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Tips for a good night's sleep despite allergies
There are some helpful tips for sleeping well despite allergies or hay fever and preventing possible sleep disorders. These can alleviate the symptoms and noticeably improve your sleep:
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Pollen screens on the window - this prevents pollen from entering your bedroom by up to 90 %.
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Drink plenty of water - this will keep your irritated mucous membranes moisturised and reduce or even prevent the onset of cold symptoms.
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Avoid foods high in histamine - matured cheese, processed meat, alcohol and other foods high in histamine can make symptoms worse.
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Change clothes - it is best to put the day's clothes straight into the laundry basket to avoid spreading the pollen around your living space.
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Shower - wash the pollen from your body and hair before going to bed.
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No flowers in the bedroom - even if flowers look pretty.
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Use air purifiers - they remove allergens from the air you breathe in the bedroom.
With these simple tips, you can sleep better despite pollen allergies and support your immune system. This can significantly improve your quality of life. If you want to optimise your sleep during the pollen season, there is no way around SAMINA. We utilise the intelligence of nature to enable allergy sufferers to regenerate as well as possible during the night.
SAMINA for allergy sufferers
SAMINA products are made of high-quality, carefully selected and processed natural materials and are also particularly suitable for pollen allergy sufferers, as they offer the following advantages:
Dry bed climate against house dust mites
SAMINA pure new wool products are made from pure new wool, which is washed and combed by hand. Pure new wool has a high self-cleaning power and binds moisture, dirt and odours. SAMINA pure new sheep's wool is also untreated and therefore 100% biologically active. This means that all natural properties are retained and fulfil the same function as in living sheep.
The dry climate deprives house dust mites of their most important basis of life. Pure new wool is therefore also the ideal material for allergy sufferers.
SAMINA products are therefore ideal for pollen allergy sufferers because they are made from natural materials that can improve air quality and prevent the formation of mites. We will be happy to advise you in detail in our branches.