When you suffer from asthma, having a
relaxing sleep can really be an issue. Asthmatic people can really have a
hard time in getting the rest they need. They usually have to cope with
nocturne asthma attacks which do not let them sleep or even the fear of
having such an attack may keep them awake all night long.
Even though it may seem hard to attain that state of relaxation most
people have when sleeping, asthmatics can have a good night sleep if
they follow some simple rules. First of all it is necessary to have
clean bedding. Washing the bedding once a week in hot water it is
absolutely essential if you want to get rid of all the allergens which
can trigger an asthma attack. Dust, animal hair or any other types of
allergens can easily get stuck in the bedding fibers and trigger an
asthma attack when you go to bed. So, cleaning the bedding is the first
essential step you have to take in order to have a good and relaxing
sleep, all night long.
Next, it is advisable to choose a position in which you will be able to
breathe easily. Most doctors recommend that you use two or three pillows
instead of one and place them all under your head, neck and back, so
that the upper part of your body is lifted up a little. Also, you should
avoid sleeping on your back or on your stomach, as these positions
obstruct your airwaves, preventing the air from getting in and out of
the body. A much more suitable position for asthmatic people is the
sleeping on the left side, if possible with the legs brought up at the
levels of your stomach.
In order to get the amount of rest you want, it is also recommended that
you go to sleep only when you feel you are so tired that you can only
sleep. This way you will fall asleep immediately and will not have time
to worry about whether you are going to sleep that night or not.
Last, but not least, you should not sleep during the day. If you are
really tired and cannot really focus on anything, you can take a 30
minutes nap in an armchair. Thus, you will refresh your brain a little
bit, without giving your body too much energy. You will become tired in
the evening and you will sleep all night long, without waking up during
the night.
Follow these simple methods and you will see that you will be able to sleep normally again, even though you suffer from asthma.
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