Sleep expert describes 10 red flag symptoms that hit as soon as you wake up [Video]

A sleep expert has warned of 10 tell-tale symptoms you experience when you wake up with a ‘hay-fever hangover’. Max Kirsten, sleep expert for Panda London, coined the term to describe the lingering effect of allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever, on sleep quality and your ability to function the next day.

Speaking to Bristol Live, Max said: “Hay fever, an allergic reaction triggered by airborne allergens such as pollen, manifests during the day with symptoms like nasal congestion, sneezing, and itchy eyes.

“However, its influence extends into the night, disrupting the sleep architecture and leading to what can be described as a ‘hangover’ effect.”

He explained more: “During sleep, allergen exposure can exacerbate nasal congestion, leading to difficulties in breathing and frequent awakenings.

“These interruptions fragment the sleep cycle, …