Well recently my allergies have come back. I really dont know whats it's from. Either from outside, dust or my dog, Idk. I take allergy pills which last up to 6 hours and I took one right before bed. I woke up like 3 hours later though because of allergies and this has been happening a lot recently and is driving me really crazy cause my throat gets really itchy and I start sneezing like crazy. Is that allergies? Because if it was my pill should of worked but since I still woke up with itchy throat and sneezing. Im questioning if its allergies. and it takes like another 20 mins to go back to sleep and it just ruins my sleep. What could be the cause? and how do I stop this?If it is allergies I really dont know the source of my allergies.
And also during daytime it doesnt really bother me. Mainly just when Im sleeping.
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When sensitive people get an overwhelming load of allergens, OTC medications don't help much. And yes, it sure sounds like allergies.
Since this is at nighttime, look at your bedroom environment. The worst offenders are dust, dust mites and feathers.
First, go shopping and buy hypoallergenic mattress and pillow covers. Buy new pillows; pillows should be replaced every year and I'd guess yours haven't been.
Then come home and do a super-fantastic cleaning of the room: anything washable gets taken off, down, out and washed or dry cleaned. This includes drapes, curtains, blinds, area rugs, comforters, quilts, blankets, sheets -- the whole works. While that's going on, shampoo the carpet and get in the corners REAL good. Better yet, get rid of carpet altogether.
Clean your closet out, make sure there are no heaps of clothing or accumulated boxes where dust bunnies are hiding. (Someone told me once they had dust elephants when they cleaned a closet.)
Then put the new mattress cover on the mattress and on your new pillows. You can also buy a room-size HEPA air filter and, if you live in a dry desert climate, a room humidifier.
Get a neti-pot and use it nightly to keep your nasal passages rinsed out. If, after doing all the above, you are still having a lot of trouble, go to an allergy specialist.
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Since it is mainly at night, there are two things you can do. First, wash all your bedding in hot water and tumble dry it every week. This will help to get rid of dust mites. Second, get an air purifier and place it in your bedroom. Both of these things together should help tremendously.