By Admin 
The morning usually starts with freshness, aroma of tea and hope for a new day. But for some people, morning means constant sneezing, runny nose and searching for a handkerchief. As soon as the eyes open, sneezing sounds start coming and one cannot understand what happened. Often we think that maybe we have caught cold at night or have a slight cold. But when the same problem starts happening daily and gets resolved on its own as the day progresses, then the question arises whether it is just cold or the body is pointing towards some bigger problem.
Sneezing repeatedly after waking up in the morning is a common but ignored problem. Many people take it lightly, whereas it can be a sign of allergy, sinus or any disease related to the nose. The good thing is that if its causes are understood in time, then relief can be easily obtained. Let us know why we sneeze in the morning, what could be the reasons behind it, which diseases can be its symptoms and how to prevent it.
Why do I sneeze as soon as I wake up in the morning?
1. Natural defense mechanism – Sneezing is a natural defense mechanism of our body. When something like dust, dirt, strong smell or cold air enters the nose, the body tries to expel it through sneezing.
2. Your bed itself can become the root of the problem – which The way you sleep peacefully in bed sometimes becomes the reason for sneezing. There are very fine dust particles (dust mites) in mattresses, pillows and sheets, which are not visible to us, these particles remain deposited in the bed throughout the night. As soon as you turn over or get up in the morning, this dust flies into the air and enters your nose. The nose immediately reacts by considering it as a threat and starts sneezing.
3. Allergy causing things stored in the room – If you have pets in your house, their hair can also accumulate in the bed and room. Pollen, dust and outside dirt come into the room through the open window throughout the night. When your nose comes in contact with all these as soon as you wake up in the morning, it overreacts.
4. Sudden change in temperature – At night you are in a warm environment under the quilt or blanket. As soon as you wake up in the morning, you are faced with a fan, AC or cold air. This sudden change in temperature irritates the sensitive skin of the nose and causes sneezing. It can also be called not allergy but a sensitive reaction of the nose.
5. Strong fragrance and chemicals – Some people apply strong perfume at night, keep the mosquito repellent running or use a new detergent. In a closed room, this smell accumulates overnight and causes irritation in the nose in the morning.
6. Stomach upset can also be the reason – Many times there is a problem of acidity or acid reflux at night. Due to this, the stomach acid irritates the throat and the back of the nose. Due to this, sneezing and mild cough starts in the morning.
What diseases can sneezing in the morning be a sign of?
1. Allergic Rhinitis – This is the most common reason. In this, the body reacts considering dust, pollen or animal hair as the enemy. Its symptoms include continuous sneezing in the morning, runny or blocked nose, itching or watering of eyes, sore throat.
2. Sinusitis – If sneezing is accompanied by headache, pressure on the face or heavy nose, then it could be a sinus problem.
3. Fever – Seasonal allergy in which there is irritation in nose, eyes and throat.
What to do if you sneeze every morning
1. Clean the bed and room. Wash bedsheets and pillow covers every week in hot water. Remove heavy curtains and carpets. Clean with a wet cloth instead of a dry broom.
2. Do not get up too quickly, first sit for a few minutes, wash your face with lukewarm water as soon as you wake up and drink a glass of plain water.
3. It is beneficial to clean the nose with lukewarm water mixed with salt.
4. Keep the dust in the room low, keep pets away from the bed, use air purifier if necessary.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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