When seasonal (or year-round) allergies attack, you’re miserable – getting up in the morning with congested sinuses, spending the day sneezing, and going to bed breathing through your mouth. If this sounds like you and you also suffer from sleep apnea, allergies may just make the situation worse. When your airway is obstructed by inflamed sinuses or mucus, your sleep apnea treatments may not be as effective. In this post, we’ll discuss what you should know about how allergies impact treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea, and what you can do to ensure you’re getting a full night’s sleep even when allergies are making you miserable.
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