{"id":2079,"date":"2022-12-20T00:30:28","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T05:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/?p=2079"},"modified":"2022-12-20T00:31:07","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T05:31:07","slug":"how-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep-with-allergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ent-docs.com\/how-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep-with-allergies\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get a Good Night\u2019s Sleep With Allergies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Getting quality sleep every night is essential to our overall health and quality of life. Unfortunately, many different factors can negatively affect our sleep quality including stress, too much caffeine and chronic health conditions like allergies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at how allergy symptoms can impact your sleep and what steps to take to improve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Allergies Can Worsen Sleep <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Research has shown that people with allergies are more likely to have sleep problems. A study published in 2020 found that patients with allergic rhinitis had higher rates of insomnia<\/a>, restless sleep, sleep-disordered breathing, obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. They also reported more frequent use of sleep medications as well as daytime sleepiness and difficulty waking up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This happens because allergy symptoms<\/a> like nasal congestion, sneezing and postnasal drip can make it difficult to breathe easily and also tend to worsen when lying down at night, making sleep difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Getting a Good Night\u2019s Rest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only do chronic sleep issues make it hard to focus while at work or to have enough energy to meet friends for a walk at Putnam River Trail, but they can increase your risk for other health problems as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor sleep has been linked to a higher risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, irregular heartbeat, anxiety, depression, and even heart attack and stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treat Allergies To Improve Your Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that by treating your allergies and minimizing your symptoms, you should be able to improve the quality of your sleep. You can do this in several ways, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n