Jordan C Stern, MD Nasal Congestion and Sleep We really don’t appreciate the nose until we have a cold and cant breathe through it. We have to open our mouth, get a dry throat, and just not get that sensation that we are really breathing. That’s because the nose has receptors in it that tell the brain that we are breathing, and this makes us feels comfortable. So when we’re not breathing through the nose, the brain is not really sure what’s happening, and this can give us t

With the change of the seasons, your sleep conditions change as well. Blooming trees and beautiful flowers mean that there is pollen in the air, and all that pollen can lead to stuffy noses and swollen airways. Pollen in your bed also increases snoring and makes it hard to get a good night’s rest. Fight back with these tips and tricks to help combat allergies! Keep your hands away from your eyes — rubbing your eyes will only cause further irritation Wear sunglasses — sunglass