Spring has just begun, which means more sunshine and nice
weather but also the onset of allergy season for those allergic to trees,
grasses, pollen, and more. A stuffy nose is unpleasant enough while you’re
awake, but congestion can make it hard to breathe at night and potentially
cause snoring.
Allergies create blockages in the airway. The goal of
snoring treatment is to open up the nasal passages so the patient can breathe
more easily, which means managing allergy symptoms can diminish the frequency
and severity of snoring.
Potential treatment options for allergies that could also reduce
snoring include:
- Laundering your pillowcase and other bedding to remove dust particles and other allergens
- Irrigating your nasal passages with a salt water solution
- Antihistamines, decongestants, and other allergy medication
- Open your airway by taking a hot shower just prior to bedtime
Allergies can make snoring worse by causing the sinuses to
become inflamed, restricting the airflow even further. If you suffer from sleep apnea, the
effects of allergy season can intensify the symptoms, leading not only to
daytime fatigue but severe health risks if the condition goes unabated for an
extended length of time.
To learn more about snoring treatment during allergy season
and how to keep your airway open to avoid sleep apnea, please call 1 (866) 727-6275 (1-8-NO-PAP-MASK) to speak to a local specialist today.