Those with allergies are accustomed to itchy burning eyes, sneezing and the development of a runny nose. But what they might not know, is that, according to research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, this condition may predispose to poor sleeping habits. Allergic Rhinitis, or allergy-associated inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose and throat, is a condition that is caused when the body mounts an overzealous immune response to particles such as plant pollens, molds and animal hairs. Researchers explored the association between allergic rhinitis and sleep in 591 patients.
Patients with allergic rhinitis were compared with normal individuals for at least one year with respect to their quality of sleep. Of the allergic rhinitis patients, 42% (vs. 18% of those without allergic rhinitis) reported difficulty falling asleep and 63% lacked adequate sleep compared with 25% controls. In addition, 44% reported tiredness on awakening, despite normal sleep.
Those with allergic rhinitis also reported headache at awakening, anxiety, and depression more frequent than in the controls. Overall, the research showed that those with allergies suffer from more that just a runny nose. Given its affect on sleeping habits, allergic rhinitis may have wide ranging effects including sleep deprivation and work productivity.
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Research has shown that Allergic Rhinitis can be caused by dust mite allergies. It is not actually the mites that cause such respiratory problems, but their excrement.
There are ways of reducing the effects such as investing in protective covers on bedding, cleaning more often, and using wooden and laminate flooring where possible.
A good preventative measure is to use a dehumidifier. As the mites can only reproduce in warm environments, reducing the humidity levels can prevent them from reproducing and thus relieve allergic rhinitis.
Fitted with a specialist air filter, a dehumidifier can further help sufferers by removing hazardous spores from the air.
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