{"id":6243,"date":"2023-08-03T22:35:12","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T15:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6243"},"modified":"2023-08-03T22:35:12","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T15:35:12","slug":"why-youre-sneezy-when-you-wake-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6243","title":{"rendered":"Why You&#8217;re Sneezy When You Wake Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">H<\/span>ave you ever woken up\u2014either from a nap or a full night\u2019s rest\u2014and been unable to stop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sneeze-with-eyes-open\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sneeze-with-eyes-open\/\">sneezing<\/a>? Or maybe you spent more time blowing your nose than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/makeup-for-moms\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/makeup-for-moms\/\">putting your makeup on<\/a> this morning. Neither is exactly a great way to start the morning (or rest of the day, if you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/why-am-i-napping-every-day\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/why-am-i-napping-every-day\/\">love a daily midday nap<\/a>).<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019ve experienced these not-so-fun symptoms, you might be wondering: Why are my allergies extra annoying after sleeping? According to allergists, several factors could be at play. But there are ways to keep the guilty parties in check.<\/p>\n<h2>Lying down increases congestion<\/h2>\n<p>The position we use to sleep isn\u2019t doing us any favors when it comes to feeling stopped up. \u201cWhen lying down, gravity can lead to accumulation of fluids in the nasal passages and sinuses,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shyam-joshi-a07a4aab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shyam-joshi-a07a4aab\/\">Shyam Joshi, MD<\/a>, chief medical officer at allergy care company Nectar. \u201cNot only will this lead to increased mucus, but the veins in the nose can also become engorged, leading to a feeling of fullness.&#8221; Fortunately, he says, that over-full sensation starts to go away after a few moments upright.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>What helps<\/strong>: Try adjusting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-pillows-sitting-up-in-bed\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-pillows-sitting-up-in-bed\/\">angle of your head with pillows<\/a>. Dr. Shyam suggests aiming for at least a 30-degree angle to help your nose drain.<\/p>\n<h2>Inflammation goes up<\/h2>\n<p>Our levels of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/get-cortisol-levels-back-to-balance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/get-cortisol-levels-back-to-balance\/\">cortisol<\/a>\u2014what most of us think of as the &#8220;stress hormone&#8221; but also a natural anti-inflammatory hormone\u2014decreases overnight to allow us to sleep, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeanne-lomas-7325307b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeanne-lomas-7325307b\/\">Jeanne Lomas, DO,<\/a> director of allergy and immunology at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellnow.com\/allergy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellnow.com\/allergy\/\">WellNow Allergy<\/a>. \u201cThus, allergy symptoms (and any inflammation) tends to worsen over night,\u201d she says. As a result, you\u2019ll notice allergies more in the morning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What helps<\/strong>: Here\u2019s the good news: <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/22187-cortisol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/22187-cortisol\">Cortisol levels peak right before you wake up<\/a>, so it anti-inflammatory effects should kick in shortly after. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/10253890.2020.1741543\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/10253890.2020.1741543\">study in <em>Stress<\/em><\/a> suggests sunlight can increase cortisol and possibly speed up the process You can also take advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/exercise-cortisol\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/exercise-cortisol\/\">moderate- to high-intensity exercise<\/a> to encourage the body to secrete cortisol. A morning run, anyone?<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/morning-allergies\/\" current-title=\"Why Your Allergies Are Worse When You Wake Up, and What Can Help\" current-image=\"GettyImages-morning-allergies-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-02-03\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/morning-allergies\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/morning-allergies\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/morning-allergies\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Dust mites and allergens in your bedroom<\/h2>\n<p>Even though you can\u2019t see them, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/mattress-cover-protects-from-dust-mite-allergies\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/mattress-cover-protects-from-dust-mite-allergies\/\">dust mites can live in beds<\/a> and cloth couches. So, when you\u2019re lying down, your eyes and nose are (obviously) quite close to them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn those that are allergic to dust mites, this close encounter will lead to increased inflammation in the nose with associated congestion, runny nose, and sneezing,\u201d Dr. Joshi says. He notes sneezing rapidly first thing in the morning is an especially common sign.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Lomas mentions pet dander as another allergen that can gather in your home, as well as seasonal allergies, such as pollen, that can stick to your clothing.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zyrtec.com\/allergy-guide\/outdoors\/best-times-low-pollen-count\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.zyrtec.com\/allergy-guide\/outdoors\/best-times-low-pollen-count\">pollen counts tend to rise in the mornings<\/a>, which could be another factor (especially if you keep your windows open when you sleep).<\/p>\n<p><strong>What helps<\/strong>: While a couple squirts of steroid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/alcohol-and-antihistamines\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/alcohol-and-antihistamines\/\">nasal sprays<\/a>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flonase.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.flonase.com\/\">Flonase<\/a>, before bed can help, it\u2019s more of a short-term fix, according to Dr. Joshi. More long-term, consider allergen immunotherapy. \u201cImmunotherapy helps the body develop tolerance to dust mites, which reduces or eliminates the inflammation that occurs with subsequent exposure,\u201d he says. Examples he lists include Nectar\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSHL-1099027%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.mynectar.com%252Fproducts%252Fcustom-allergy-treatment&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fmorning-allergies%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.mynectar.com\/products\/custom-allergy-treatment\">prescription allergy drops<\/a> and allergy shots.<\/p>\n<p>Other suggestions from Dr. Lomas include limiting your pet\u2019s access to your bedroom as well as washing bedding regularly and drying it in high heat. \u201cItems that cannot be washed regularly, like pillows and mattresses, should be fully encased with impermeable covers that provide a barrier between you and the dust mite allergen,\u201d she adds. She also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cleaning-for-allergy-season\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cleaning-for-allergy-season\/\">recommends vacuuming regularly<\/a> using a vacuum that has a HEPA filter.<\/p>\n<h2>Dry air or a lack of ventilation<\/h2>\n<p>Do you have your heater or A\/C on at night? That can unfortunately lead to dry air, Dr. Joshi says, which is common. \u201cThe dry air can irritate the nasal passages, causing them to become inflamed and congested,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taniaelliottmd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.taniaelliottmd.com\/\">Tania Elliot, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI<\/a>, an internal medicine doctor and chief medical officer of virtual care at Ascension, also points to how high humidity levels and poor ventilation can cause mold to grow in your home, worsening allergy symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What helps<\/strong>: When it comes to dry air, you have two pretty easy fixes: adding a humidifier to the room, or using a nasal spray before bed, according to Dr. Joshi.<\/p>\n<p>As far as the mold and humidity go, Dr. Elliot recommends keeping the humidity level at less than 50 percent and performing mold remediation. More generally, she\u2019s a fan of Flonase, too.<\/p>\n<p>If you try all these fixes and are still having problems, book an appointment with your doctor. \u201cA visit to the allergist can help you pinpoint exactly what you are allergic to,\u201d Dr. Lomas says, \u201cand whether you might benefit from a more specific allergy treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever woken up\u2014either from a nap or a full night\u2019s rest\u2014and been unable to stop sneezing? Or maybe you spent more time blowing your nose than putting your makeup on this morning. 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