There are several steps you can take to make sure spring allergies don’t affect your sleep therapy.
It’s springtime! And while we are all happy to see warmer weather, sunshine and blooming flowers, there are some aspects of spring that make it tougher to enjoy a deep breath of that warm, fresh air. We’re talking about spring allergies, one of the few drawbacks that come with the spring season.
Millions of individuals deal with the effects of spring allergies. This means stuffy noses, sneezing, sore throats, and puffy eyes. When you combine that with a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, it can make springtime sleep a challenge. CPAPCentral.com has some tips that help you manage spring allergies and sleep apnea, and we hope they’re helpful for you!
What To Do With Your CPAP Machine
There are several adjustments that you can make to your CPAP therapy that can help control the effects of spring allergies. First, make sure your CPAP machine is clean. Products like the SoClean 2 CPAP Cleaner and Sanitizer give your mask, tubing and humidifier a through daily cleaning, preventing buildup of mildew and pollen. You can also switch to a full face mask that allows you to breathe air through your mouth at the prescribed pressure. You may need a prescription for a full face mask, so check with your physician if you think this option might improve your sleep therapy experience.
Improve Your Home and Sleeping Environment
While we typically think of seasonal allergies affecting us when we’re outside, there are several things in your home that contribute to your allergies as well. Many of us keep plants in our homes, but once the weather warms, it’s probably a good time to take those plants outside. House plants serve as a great spot for mold and mildew to hang out, which makes your allergies worse. We also need to make sure outside air doesn’t get in. While it may nice to have a cool breeze blowing through an open window during the spring, leaving windows and doors open invites pollen indoors, making it easier for your allergies to flare up.
You should be enjoying the spring weather, but make sure you know how seasonal allergies impact you. CPAPCentral.com is here to offer you the cleaning supplies you need to make sure seasonal allergies don’t reduce the effectiveness of your sleep therapy.