Dust mites can thrive in your bedroom, especially in pillows, mattresses and bedding. They also live in upholstered furniture, carpets, curtains and stuffed toys. If you inhale dust mite allergens from your pillow while you sleep, it may make your symptoms worse by giving you a stuffy nose in the morning.  

A stuffy nose at specific times of the year could be due to tree, grass or weed pollen allergy, or a reaction to mold spores. The timing and severity of the allergy season varies by location but pollen levels tend to peak in the morning. Indoor mold can potentially cause nose stuffiness all year round.

Pet dander contains flakes of animal skin and saliva, both of which can trigger allergic reactions. If your cat or dog spends a lot of time in your bedroom, or they sleep on your bed, you could be breathing in allergens during the night. This could explain why you wake up with a stuffy nose. 

A stuffy nose at specific times of the year could be due to tree, grass or weed pollen allergy, or a reaction to mold spores. The timing and severity of the allergy season varies by location but pollen levels tend to peak in the morning. Indoor mold can potentially cause nose stuffiness all year round.

Pet dander contains flakes of animal skin and saliva, both of which can trigger allergic reactions. If your cat or dog spends a lot of time in your bedroom, or they sleep on your bed, you could be breathing in allergens during the night. This could explain why you wake up with a stuffy nose. 

People with rhinitis who live in densely populated areas with high levels of pollution tend to experience more severe nasal symptoms. Poor indoor air quality can also make nasal congestion symptoms worse. For example, frequently inhaling indoor tobacco smoke or using a log burner can irritate your nose, so it feels stuffy as you wake up.

Acid reflux can in some instances worsen nasal congestion. If you have acid reflux try not to eat several hours before going to bed. Your symptoms could be worse at night and affect you the following morning. 

Polyps are benign growths, in this case on the lining of your nasal passages or sinuses. They can give you a chronic stuffy nose, which feels like it’ll never unblock. These growths can also cause sinusitis (a sinus infection).

This is because cleaning scatters dust into the air, which makes it easier to inhale. So, try not to clean your bedroom just before going to bed.

Rhinitis commonly affects women during pregnancy. It can start at any time and usually disappears after giving birth. So if you notice your nose is stuffy as soon as you wake up, it could be due to changes in pregnancy hormones.

Overuse of nasal decongestant sprays can make stuffiness worse. If you’ve been using decongestants for longer than the prescribing information states, this could be the cause of your stuffy nose in the morning. 

Reducing your exposure to dust and other indoor allergens may help lessen morning congestion. Allergy symptoms are often worse during or immediately following dusting, sweeping or vacuuming. This is because cleaning scatters dust into the air, which makes it easier to inhale. So, try not to clean your bedroom just before going to bed.

Antihistamines or nasal corticosteroids may work for a persistent stuffy nose in the morning. Both reduce nasal inflammation and irritation. Decongestant sprays can help too but they should only be taken for the time stated on the prescribing information.

2. Vermeide die Verbreitung allergener Erdnussproteine

• Mache es dir zur Gewohnheit, am Tisch zu essen und einen Teller zu verwenden.
• Reinige Küchenoberflächen, an denen Erdnussrückstände vorhanden sein könnten, mit einem Einwegtuch.
• Dasselbe gilt für Pfannen und Utensilien, wenn du mit Erdnüssen kochst.

3. Und achte darauf, sie nicht versehentlich zu essen

• Teile weder Tassen noch Besteck, da Erdnussproteine im Speichel zurückbleiben können.
• Warne auch dein Date, dass du niemanden küssen kannst, nachdem er oder sie Erdnüsse gegessen hat.
• Lasse dich von den Hunden anderer Menschen nicht ablecken, es sei denn, du weißt sicher, dass ihre Besitzerin oder ihr Besitzer erdnussfreies Haustierfutter und Leckerlis kauft.

If you repeatedly get a stuffy nose in the morning or if it interferes with your sleep, speak to your healthcare provider. They may request skin prick or blood tests if they suspect allergies could be the cause of your symptoms.  We can also help you find an allergist if you need one.

A stuffy nose in the morning may be a symptom of non-allergic or allergic rhinitis. It can happen for various reasons including a cold, inhaling an irritant or an allergen like dust mites, pollen or pet dander.

Congestion doesn’t usually need treatment unless it affects your breathing or keeps you up at night. Rinsing your nasal passages with saline may help clear it. Typical medications to relieve the symptoms include antihistamines, corticosteroids and decongestants.