Tips to sleep better with nighttime asthma attacks
If you've been an asthmatic your whole life or for the most of it, you've probably always wondered why it gets worse at night. As if the wheezing and breathlessness weren’t enough during the day, come nightfall and the body becomes more sensitive to allergens in the environment, deteriorating the problem manifold.
Where the asthma society of Canada associates nighttime asthma attacks with a decreasing level of hormones at night, culprits causing deteriorating nighttime asthma attacks could include dust mites and allergens within your mattress, blankets, and pillows.
According to a study, conducted in the UAE on 200 asthmatic patients, approximately 35.5 % reported nighttime symptoms of asthma whereas, 57.5% reported daytime symptoms.
To ease their suffering, some of the most well-known producers of mattress Abu Dhabi have included in their range memory foam mattresses that are known for their hypoallergenic properties, which make it impossible for microorganisms to grow within the mattress, a feature common in standard mattresses.
How to sleep better with nighttime Asthma
Tips to sleep better with nighttime asthma attacks:
Clean your bedroom!
Although it may seem something, your mother would always say to you, a proper vacuuming of your entire room, could relieve your room free of mites, their waste, and other allergens that you can't actually see.
Wash your bedding
It's important to give your bedding a proper cleaning by soaking them in water (at 130 degrees Fahrenheit) and washing them. Once you’re done, hang them out in the sun which UAE has plenty of. If you're living in an area with no sunlight, a dryer should do the job for you.
Opt for a memory foam mattress
Memory foam mattresses are known for their hypoallergenic properties. Not only do they prevent dust particles from getting embedded into their many layers but they also prevent the growth of dust mites, that is impossible in the case of standard mattresses that you may be using.
Opt for dust-free protectors
Mattress manufacturers understand what triggers your asthma, which is why they produce mattress toppers and washable and breathable mattress and pillow covers that are made from organic fibers.
If you may not be ready to invest in a memory foam mattress yet, opt for mattress toppers to get an idea about how memory foam changes your sleeping habits. How to decide on a hypoallergenic mattress cover? To know how you can select the one that’s best for you.
Don’t sleep with your pet
Although you may really love your pet, it’s never a good idea to sleep with them! Their coat may be home to dust particles, fallen hair and other microorganisms that may cause asthma attacks if they sleep with you.
Elevate your head while you sleep
Post nasal drip becomes worse if you sleep flat on your back without elevating your head. Opt for a pillow that's not too high, nor too low, to keep problems associated with post-nasal drips to a minimum.
Get tested for other problems
Your nighttime asthma may be a precursor for or a result of other disorders. Sleep apnea may cause a worsening of your breathing problems as your breath breaks off while you sleep. Refer to your general physician to get yourself checked for any other issues that could result from form asthma or that may be causing your asthma.
Take away!
According to a report, approximately, 7.2% of the global population is asthmatic, and approximate 15% of the people of the UAE suffer from the disease, which is the highest in the world! The numbers are scary, and they call for immediate attention.
Although there may be many medications available that can help out asthmatics, sleeping with asthma is another problem altogether. And it may require certain lifestyle changes. Along with keeping your room and bedding dust-free, its mandatory for sufferers to opt for the best memory foam mattress Abu Dhabi that ease nighttime sleep by preventing dust mites and asthma from taking over your entire life!