Pollen allergy better Wash your hair before going to sleep

Hayfever: Pollen allergy sufferers should wash their hair before bedtime
Although pollen is increasingly released in the morning and at noon, but allergy sufferers are often kept from sleeping at night by the many sneezing, snuffling and an itchy nose. Experts explain what can help against it.

Pollen allergy sufferers also at night
The time of suffering for allergy sufferers has begun. According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), hay fever is one of the most common allergic diseases. In addition to the blocked or running and itchy nose and sneezing attacks, symptoms such as tearing and itchy eyes, tiredness or sleeping disorders are the most common. Although pollen is increasingly released in the mornings and lunchtime, allergy sufferers also at night. Some important tips against hay fever can help.

Constant sneezing and an itchy nose cause many pollen allergy sufferers to sleep badly at night. Those affected should wash their hair before going to bed. (Image: unpict / fotolia.com)

Important tips against hay fever
Pollen allergy sufferers should shower off before going to bed - this is especially true for the hair. In this way, it can be ensured that no pollen remains at night cause allergic reactions. Furthermore, sufferers are advised to take off the clothes worn during the day outside the bedroom. This keeps pollen out and you can sleep more peacefully. This is what the German Allergy and Asthma Association (DAAB) has pointed out in its journal "Allergie konkret" (Issue 1/2016). Another important tip that the DAAB has on its website: "The pollen concentration can be higher in rural areas in the morning to noon, but in the evening in the city. Therefore, in the evening in the evening and in the city should rather be aired in the morning in the country. "(Ad)