Allergy sufferers will no doubt be familiar with the horrible sensation of waking up with a blocked nose, itchy eyes and a sore throat, or even having their sleep disturbed by these symptoms, which is where the best anti-allergy pillows can help. For many people, the biggest allergy trigger is the common household dust mite, and pillows can quickly become a favourite spot for them to multiply.
Anti-allergy pillows are designed to be as resistant as possible to these pests, helping to keep you symptom-free overnight. Certain pillow materials are better suited to allergy sufferers, as Holly Shaw, clinical nurse advisor at Allergy UK, explains, “Synthetic and polyester-filled pillows are practical because they’re easy to wash regularly and dry thoroughly. But the most important feature from an allergy perspective isn't the filling material itself; it's how well the pillow can be kept clean and free from allergens. Washable pillows are also particularly useful if the manufacturer's instructions allow washing at 60C, as this higher temperature helps remove the house dust mite allergen.”
