Am i Allergic to my Pillow?

Not many things in life are more frustrating than a night of bad sleep. The following day can feel like a never-ending trudge of battling with heavy eyelids, a hazy brain and slow response times. Those bad nights are often attributed to noisy bed partners or thermal discomfort, but one of the biggest, most surprising sleep disruptors is actually allergies - a pesky overnight issue that can impact us at any age and in any season. Sleeping soundly while congested can feel next to impossible. Our bedroom environment could be making an allergy problem worse, and a big culprit in the bedroom is our bedding itself. Dust mites can accumulate on bedside rugs or carpeting, as well as in the mattress, headboard and pillows. Since we spend all night breathing atop a pillow, allergens that lurk in your pillow can create trouble. Lucky for anyone seeking allergy relief, keeping allergens away from your pillow is simple. To help with some tips, we’ve enlisted the help of Mattress Firm Sleep Expert® Jamie Rudat, as well as the medical expertise of allergist Dr. Mariam Hanna.