I'm having this recurring issue where every time I sleep, whether it's night or just an afternoon nap, I wake up and immediately start sneezing. This sneezing goes on for about 12 hours, and sometimes it even turns into a full-blown cold that lasts for a day. I'm curious and a bit worriedwhy does this keep happening? Is there anything I can do to prevent it?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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The recurring pattern of waking up with sneezing and catching a cold, lasting 1-2 hours or sometimes a whole day, may be due to allergies, dust mites, or mold exposure while sleeping; consider using allergen-proof bedding, washing pillows and blankets regularly, and keeping your sleeping environment clean and dry to reduce allergen accumulation; also, try using a humidifier or saline nasal spray to help moisturize your nasal passages and alleviate congestion.

Answered 04/07/2025

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