{"id":1700,"date":"2023-04-21T05:18:35","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T05:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nalent.com\/?p=1700"},"modified":"2023-04-21T05:18:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T05:18:36","slug":"can-allergies-cause-snoring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nalent.com\/can-allergies-cause-snoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Allergies Cause Snoring?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Allergy symptoms<\/a> like nasal congestion, a runny nose and sneezing can cause or worsen snoring and interfere with your quality of sleep. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Connection Between Allergies and Snoring <\/h2>\n\n\n
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A 2011 study examined the prevalence of allergic rhinitis (inflammation in the nose caused by an allergen) and the development of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). They found that out of 80 patients with OSAS, 18 (23%) had allergic rhinitis.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researchers concluded that \u201callergy symptoms allergy symptoms such as nasal obstruction and sneezing should be added to the questions that are asked to the patients with simple snoring and OSAS and that the investigations should include the skin prick and RAST tests in these patients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Allergies Affect Sleep Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Allergy symptoms can affect your ability to breathe easily, making it harder to fall and stay asleep. Regularly waking up to a sneezing fit or runny nose in the middle of the night prevents you from getting the deep, restful sleep you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to snoring, having allergies can make it more likely that you experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n