Have Hay Fever? This Driving Mistake May Be Ruining Your Sleep

A man driving through the cityAccording to the Met Office, more than half of the 10 million hay fever sufferers in the UK say their sleep has been affected by seasonal allergies. Worse still, teenagers with the condition are up to 40% more likely to drop grades – perhaps in part because of missed sleep. NHS GP Dr Tim Mercer previously told HuffPost UK that vacuuming more often, showering before bed, washing your bedding, and staying indoors during early evening (when pollen count is at its highest) can help. But per the Met Office, a driving mistake can lead to more pollen exposure during the day too – this may cause worse sleep at night, as allergens that gather on your clothes can stick around for hours.Close your car windows when driving Aside from keeping an eye on the pollen forecast, keeping flowers out of your home, and putting pollen filters in your car if it doesn’t have them already, the Met Office say hay fever sufferers should “drive with windows closed” to decrease exposure. Additionally, they say, you should keep your windows shut at night to improve your sleep quality. Previously, Dr Mercer told us you should keep your windows shut during the day.This applies “even when it’s warm” outside, he advised, as, “Open windows let pollen straight in.” The Driving Instructors Association write that vacuuming the inside of your car and regularly cleaning its outside can help too (though they also recommend keeping your car windows closed).Any other tips?Yes! According to Dr Daisy Mae, a sleep expert who has partnered with Bed Factory Direct, you should also vacuum your mattress if you suffer from hay fever. Additionally, she writes, “If you spend the whole day outdoors, then your clothes would’ve picked up a lot of different smells and substances.“While washing your clothes may be the last thing on your mind, doing this will help get rid of any pollen and allergens as you come into the house, stopping it from going into your furniture.” It might also be worth buying a silent air purifier to see you through high-pollen months, she continues.Related...The 1 Common Remedy You Should Never Use When Your Child Has A FeverHay Fever Symptoms Are Getting Worse – But Is An Injection Really A 'Quick Fix'?Sleeping With Hay Fever Is Hell, But These 6 Expert Tips Can Help

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