Anti-Allergy Bedding: What to look for to prevent allergic asthma symptoms
One of the best things you can do to reduce allergic asthma symptoms is to change the sheets regularly–that’s because most people only change their sheets once a week or every two weeks and dust and dander (especially if you have pets that sleep in the bedroom) can really build up in that time.
But, if you want to take it one step better and really reduce allergy symptoms, doctors recommend anti-allergy bedding. Since we spend about a third of our life in bed, it’s really important that we make our bedding free of all allergens if we’re serious about reducing our allergic asthma symptoms. So, let’s take a look at some of the best anti-allergy bedding on the market.
Pillow Covers
These pillow covers come in different sizes (queen, standard, and king) so they’re sure to fit the pillow you sleep on. I love that they come as a set of two because that means one can be in the wash and I won’t be without one on my pillow. Unlike a lot of anti-allergy pillow covers, these are made of cotton which means they’re quiet and breathable so they won’t rustle in your ear and they won’t make your neck sweat like crazy. Without covers, I wash my pillows every two months or so, but with the covers, I can wash the pillows less often which makes them last longer.
Mattress Pad
This mattress pad comes in all 4 standard bed sizes so you can pick one up for every bed in the house (and protect your kids from allergies, too). Like the pillow covers, I like that it’s cotton instead of those plasticky covers which make you sweat and toss and turn. It’s also machine washable which is really important to prevent allergies. The reason to protect your mattress in addition to a sheet is that the mattress pad is washable, and it’ll keep all the dander, dust mites and other allergens from getting into your mattress. With how expensive mattresses are, you probably can’t afford to replace it every year, and a mattress pad can keep the allergens out so that you won’t have to.
Duvet
Down duvets are warm and cozy, but they can also exacerbate allergies and they’re usually not machine washable. Remember, throwing everything into the washing machine is a great way to cut down on dander and dust mites that can lead to allergy asthma attacks, so finding a duvet that’s washable is a boon to good health! That’s why I love this gel comforter–it’s the ultimate in anti-allergy bedding!
Pillows
If you find that pillow covers aren’t enough when it comes to anti-allergy bedding to protect you from your allergy symptoms, you can also buy specialty anti-allergy pillows. Anti-allergy pillows are pretty pricey compared to regular pillows, but they’re comfy and can make a big difference in reducing allergic reactions. These are some of the best-priced, most-comfortable anti-allergy pillows on the market.
So that’s a round up of some of my favorite anti-allergy bedding on the market. Of these products, are there any you simply can’t live without? I’d love to hear!
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Excellent read, I just passed this onto a colleague who was doing a little research on anti-allergy bedding. I bookmarked it for myself because I know I’ll use the information too.
Useful info on bedding. I hadn’t realized that the kind of sheets you have can have an impact on your breathing.