4 Steps to Getting Better Sleep During Allergy Season
If you or a loved one suffers from allergy symptoms, you can sneeze in your sleep, wake up congested, and your allergies may even get worse at night. You already know there's more to airborne contaminants than car exhaust and smoke.
When invisible particles like mold spores, pollen, and pet dander are in your air, it can be tough to breathe clear and get a good night's rest. But before you turn to a nighttime allergy medicine, try these 6 effective steps to get a perfect night's rest. You may just unlock the best sleep of your life!
Step 1: Invest in anti-allergy bedding
For many of us, allergies get worse at night. Dust, pollen, and dirt get into the mattress, and we are forced to sleep with a runny nose. Luckily, bedding with advanced, anti-allergy fabrics that you wash often can help you avoid worsening allergies while you're trying to dream.
Look for hypoallergenic pillowcases, mattress covers, and comforters made from materials like bamboo or microfiber that naturally resist dust mites and other allergens.
Step 2: Try keeping your pet out of bed
If you have a pet, and you wake up congested, it may be the family dog or cat igniting those allergies. In addition to your pet's dander, they may also be tracking pollen, dust mites and mold into your bedroom. For relief, try keeping them off the bed, or move them out of the bedroom.
Consider creating a cozy pet bed in another room to help your furry friend adjust to the new sleeping arrangement.
Step 3: Take a shower before sleeping
Pollen, mold and dander can stick to your body and hair, so showering ensures a bed that's free of the contaminants you don't want next to you. It's one of the best ways to avoid waking up with a stuffy nose. For an extra boost, use a saline nasal rinse before bed to clear out any allergens that may have accumulated in your nasal passages throughout the day.
Step 4: Add an Airmega to the bedroom.
An air purifier like Coway Airmega, which effectively rids the air of these nano-particles, can be a life-changing upgrade. You can breathe clearer at night, and allergies won't make you sleepy anymore.
The Airmega 150 is an 18-inch purifier with an impressive 214 square feet of effective coverage, and the slightly larger AP-1512HH/S has the same effectiveness in rooms up to 361 square feet. These Coway air purifiers efficiently filter various harmful sources and removes 99.999%* of nano-sized particulate matter down to 0.01 micrometers, which is smaller than most viruses and bacteria.
Step 5: Maintain optimal humidity levels.
Dust mites and mold thrive in humid environments. Use a dehumidifier to keep your bedroom's humidity levels between 30-50%. This range discourages allergen growth while still being comfortable for sleeping. Some advanced dehumidifiers also have built-in air purification features, offering a two-in-one solution for allergy sufferers.
Step 6: Implement a regular cleaning routine
Establish a weekly cleaning schedule for your bedroom, focusing on dust-prone areas. Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter to trap allergens effectively. Regularly wash curtains, dust blinds, and wipe down surfaces with a damp cloth to capture and remove allergens. Pay special attention to often-overlooked areas like ceiling fans and air vents, which can harbor and spread allergens.
By implementing these steps, you're creating a multi-faceted approach to managing nighttime allergies. Remember, consistency is key. Maintain these practices regularly for the best results. With time, you should notice a significant improvement in your sleep quality and overall allergy symptoms.
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1Coway air purifiers have been proven to trap dust, pollen, dander, viruses and bacteria in the air based on KCL (Korea Conformity Laboratories) testing.They have been tested in a 30㎥ size chamber according to the Korea Air Cleaning Association standard (SPS-KACA 002-132:2022 Modified) to measure the 0.01㎛ size of particle removal rate. It was tested on maximum airflow speed in normal room temperature and humidity conditions. The performance may vary in the actual living environment of customers.
→ Tested with Airmega Aim, 100, 150, 160, AP-1216L, AP-1512HH, AP-1512HHS, 200M, Icon, IconS, 230, 240, 250, 250 Art, 250S, 300, 300S, 400, 400S, ProX
299.97% of viruses, bacteria, fungi and pollen were verified to be removed from the air for Coway air purifiers which have Green True HEPA™ filter applied based on the Japan Food Research Laboratories(JFRL) testing according to JEM 1467 standard.
→ Tested with Coway Airmega AP-1512HH, AP-1512HHS, 250, 250 Art, 250S, 300, 300S, 400, 400S
→ All tested by JFRL and received above result within below time.
All tested by JFRL and received above result within below time.
- Virus: Tested with Escherichia coli phage ΦX174 NBRC 103405, 60 minutes
- Bacteria: Tested with Staphylococcus epidermidis NBRC 12993, 60 minutes
- Fungi/Mold: Tested with Penicillium citrinum NBRC 6352, 60 minutes
- Pollen: Tested with Cedar Pollen extract, 60 minutes
3Aerosol test conducted in a Biosafety level 3 laboratory with two Coway air purifier models, Coway Airmega 250 and 400 for removal of SARS-CoV-2 Aerosol by US based MRI Global, a not-for-profit laboratory and partner of US Department of Defense. The test was conducted in a 13.1ft3 chamber. Virus was aerosolized for 15 minutes and the product was turned on high for 2 minutes. Result showed each product effectively removed over 99.98% of the SARS-CoV-2 in 2 minutes. This is a result from a laboratory experiment condition and result may vary in different conditions. This result does not imply it kills SARS-CoV-2 or prevents the transmission of Covid-19. Coway Airmega 250S and 400S are identical to the tested models and has equal performance with an additional mobile connectivity function.
4The concentration of ammonia, acetaldehyde and acetic acid were proven to be removed within 30 minutes by FCG Research Institute, Inc. Human Life Science Lab. It is not a demonstration result in the actual use space. Not all odors and gases may be supported. → Tested with Coway Airmega 150, 160, AP-1512HH, AP-1512HHS, 400, 400S
5The coverage area of the air purifier is based on an area where the air cleaner can make two air changes per hour (ACPH). An air change per hour translates to how many times an air purifier can clean an area, assuming the height of a ceiling to be 8 ft, in one hour. Therefore ** means two air changes per hour means that the cleaner can clean the area once every 30 minutes and * means air changes per hour means that the air purifier can clean the area once every 60 minutes.
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