The Cause of Your Sinus Stuffiness (Congestion) Is Hiding in Your Pillow
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Find out about a surprising cause of unexplained sinus congestion and snoring. The cause of chronic nasal congestion could be hiding in your pillow!
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0:00 Introduction: A hidden cause of sinus congestion
0:27 Microbes in your pillow
1:10 Rhinitis
1:35 How do I know if my pillow is causing my sinus congestion?
2:07 Easy remedy for sinus congestion
Today, we’re going to talk about one of the hidden causes of chronic sinus congestion. Microorganisms in your pillow could be causing sinus pressure, nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, and snoring!
The average pillow has 7000 spores of 4 to 16 different types of fungus, especially if your pillow is made of synthetic material.
The fungus found in your pillow is a frequent cause of rhinitis, or inflammation of the sinuses. The fungus feeds on nitrogen and dead skin-and can affect the respiratory system.
Fungus spores are activated by moisture, so your sweat, drool, and wet hair intensify the problem. Spores can even grow roots into the fibers of your pillow.
Here are 4 signs that fungus in your pillow may be causing sinus congestion:
1. Discoloration on the pillow
2. Moisture on the pillow
3. Odors from the pillow
4. Sudden change in mucus membranes (difficulty breathing, stuffy nose)
To solve this problem, wash your pillow at least once monthly and ensure it’s completely dried. It’s also essential to clean your pillowcase at least once per week. Your pillow won’t last forever, so be sure to replace it once yearly.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you reduce sinus congestion and improve your sleep. I’ll see you in the next video.
We wash our pillow cases regularly but don’t wash the pillows thinking that the covers are protecting it. Will start washing the actual pillow now.
Also lay pillows regularly in the sun. It dries them and the UV kills bacteria
How? At night sun sets
@@dewman7477 wtf xD and at day sun rises
50 years ago I visited the French countryside and saw how the country folk would hang their mattresses and linens out the windows.
@@dewman7477 "How? At night sun sets"
The sun is always shining just not in your world
@@dewman7477try during the day, when you're not using your pillows! So much more convenient than doing it during the night, works so much better 😂
One of the challenges for the last 20 years is the difficulty finding GOOD PILLOWS. Most pillows today are micro fluff that squoosh down to nothing flat and offer no support. Or, spend a fortune on high end specialty foam. I’d love to find a company making pillows like they made 50 years ago.
yeah just out of good wool or feathers >.< ... all this plastic stuff definitely makes this even worse
I have my pillows and I love them. They are washable and you pick the level of filling in them.
@1MSally1965 What brand are they?
You can still find 50 year old pillows man 😂
@@ssmith543... "My Pillow" is the brand name ... Google it.
My grandmother always hot ironed every sheet, cover, pillow protector and pillowcase after washing them. In the summer, she put the pillows and duvets out on the burning sun. In the winter, on the giant Hungarian tile stove. How did she know?!
Been to Hungary last month… I love that place.. Budapest
They know.
Old school
In Ukraine my grandma did the same
@@zinavs They do, don't they!
What an intelligent lady
Every year I need to change pillows 😮. Guess I shall have to.
Another reason we do spring cleaning every year. Lot of stuff goes out in the sun for a few hours. This includes our mattresses.This chases or kills any bugs. It's been done for generations because it works.
Keepemcoming
I'm pleased it helps, and thank you very much for that.
My sinusitis was caused by having a job where I have to go out in sub-zero weather to shovel snow and repair broken items. Now my nose is like a water fountain if I breathe in cold, damp air, super dry air is downright painful, and my sinuses get inflamed if I look at my nose funny. My late uncle developed the same problem after being put on oxygen when he was in the hospital several years ago. Dirty pillows can affect sensitive people, but it's only one of many factors.
EVERYTHING in life is just one of many factors.
Decades ago, I lived in W. Germany.. yep, before the wall came down. They have divine, huge square feather pillows.. and comforters. A few times a year this truck would come through town. It had some sort of air cleaning system where they emptied the cases.. gave them a wash and dry and refilled them with freshly blown around with I think Ozone to freshen them right up. Even in the 80s, it wasn't cheap but they did a fantastic job.. even sewed seams back up that they opened to remove the feathers/down.
A man looked at me as if he were shocked because I put my pillows in the washing machine in the laundry room 🧺. That tells me that he's never washed his pillows.😮
🤮
My pillows dont fit... that's why you change cases almost daily
Yes... it's nice if you can put them in the sun to dry.
They do have hypoallergenic covers that block the crap getting into your pillow/mattress.
@@donnagarner6007after washing?
I had a bothersome blocked sinus for years. I found that if I hummed for a few few minutes before falling asleep that it kept it unblocked. It kept my ear tubes open too.
Yes it’s called Bhramari Pranayama in India.. a yoga technique.. look up the technique to do it..Bhramari means drone/bumble bee.. so you buzz/hum like a bee.
Dont use pillows, use fleece blanket folded, wash often
Good idea! Those are for flea collection better than microbes collecting..(just kidding)😂
thats actually a really good idea....
Thanks for the great idea!
Fleece is made from polyester.
Polyester is made from petroleum.
Extremely bad idea.
@charlotte1366
Not all fleece is synthetic. It's just a matter of finding the right kind. Natural fleece is expensive, but in this case it would be worth it.
I finally got the right ENT doctor. I had surgery and they found a ball of fungus far back in my nasal cavity - that had built a inpenetrable fortress. This problem is more common in areas where it is humid. I got it in North Carolina and it got worse in Florida. The doctor said it is more common than people would think, but still somewhat rare. If you have a persistent sinus problem, it could be a fungus.
Wow😮
Wow, would love to hear more! I've been suffering for years and I wonder if it might be connected to something like this!
@@bonobos375 Go to a ear, nose, throat doctor. Then they give you a couple CT scans - specifically toward the nasal cavity. They tried to treat mine with antibiotics first and that worked okay, but finally had to get surgery. Totally worth it. I feel a lot better.
Yes I have persistent sinus, how do I kill that fungus? Also I lost my sense of smell.
I am hoping my 17 yr old will inhale steamy water with oil of oregano. Allergy tests were negative. She has thick congestion and sometimes post nasal drip.
We purchased some of those "my pillow" brand pillows in March 2022 and we are super happy with them. They are the most durable washable pillow we have ever found. If I remember correctly, they cost around twenty dollars. We will definitely buy more of the same, IF these ever wear out. They go in the washer and dryer regularly and are still like new.
Thankful for you! I watch one of your videos everyday. Keep up the truth! :)
So much value from this channel thanks Dr. Berg!! 🏆
Thank you Dear Dr. Berg.
Great informations. Thanks
What a wonderful uplifting way to start my day 😊😊😊
Thank you Doc for another informative video 😊
Your histamine intolerance video did the fix for me...thank you immensely!
Thanks Dr Berg, I'm gonna try that.
Summary:
00:00 🦠 Microorganisms in pillows, particularly fungi spores, can cause sinus congestion and respiratory issues.
01:31 🌧 Fungus spores in pillows thrive in moisture, such as sweat or wet hair, exacerbating sinus inflammation.
02:12 🧼 Wash pillows every month, ensuring they are completely dry, and replace them annually to prevent microbial buildup and maintain sleep quality.
Thank you!
Thank you very much.❤❤
When in a hurry and no time I have sprayed mine with Lysol and put them in the dryer. The sun will always kill germs too. I used to put mine on a towel on the hood of my car to freshen. These days the neighbor cats would be sleeping on them!♥️🐾🐱
How do you keep pillows from turning into lumpy messes when washing them? The washing machine always mangles them. I just wash the pillowcases.
Dry them with wool balls or even tennis balls @@martabachynsky8545
Oh wow. This may be why I often wake up with such a bad sinus headache. Your videos are so helpful. Watching for years. Thank you and getting new pillows tomorrow
Thank you, Dr. Berg! Have a great day, everyone! 🙂
Please make a video on Varicoceles, their cause, best practices to manage them, surgeries and post surgery treatment. Thank you.
In the mattress there is a lot of dead skin buildup, and also endless number of tiny mites and their feces which also can mess with you lungs etc.
If you run a good vacuum over it, you will fill up the bag/container very quickly.
Gross. Will try the vacuum.
Great video. I was wondering if you can make a video on vitamins and minerals that are best absorbed via the epidermis and/or intravenously because I feel that getting them orally sometimes isn’t the most optimal.
As ever ...many thanks Er Berg . Blessings from Sydney Australia .
Good luck over there
Anti-dust mite pillowcases work very well.
Easy to wash (in hot water), too.
I’d have to question what the anti-dust Mite cover is made of??? So many hidden chemicals in everything these days. They could have put some level of pesticide in the material which essentially will be just as harmful as the mite itself or worse. Just my thoughts 🤔
@@christinetaylor2156
They sell organic dust mite covers
@julietteyork6293 where do you get them?
@@l.c.8798Amazon.
@@l.c.8798
Amazon - just ordered them today.
Good topic doc
Glad you like this. Thanks for watching!
So true, Dr Berg. Thank you for all your helpful content 🙏🏻❤
I'm glad that I could assist.
Thank you for your sharing this ❤❤❤
You are very welcome.
Best advice, Dr Berg. Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you! I'm glad that you liked this post.
Thanks Doc
Very thankful for this video. My daughter just now started sleeping with a pillow and she loves using the one my wife has. Pretty much all of our pillows are old and yellow and only the cases have been washed. I'm glad I caught this before she slept on it for too long.
I just ordered new pillows and washed my current pillows. Thank you for posting this!
I appreciate it so much; I'm glad it's helpful.
I gave up pillows a decade ago. I still have serious sinus issues ever since I stayed at a dog hotel o long time ago. There’s a lot more creatures that can be picked up than the ones you mentioned. Dust mites, Demodex mites, bird mites etc can set up in your sinuses. They love darkness and moisture. No ENT will tell you the truth. Not sure why.
Great tips. Thank you!
Most welcome!
This was great information. It really helped me.
Very glad to hear this, thanks for watching!
Oh yeah. Didn't think of this. Came down with the worst sinus infection I have ever had about 8 days ago. No fever; tons of pressure; couldn't eat for 3 days; coughing; phlegm; mucus; I am thinking I have Covid and it is going to kill me. No. Sinus infection. I never even thought of the pillows but i have been thinking about replacing them. Wash the cases every week and change them every other day and i keep the zippered hypoallergenic cases on them at all times except when they are being washed. I have had bronchial issues my whole life and just thought about keeping the cases clean. Going for the pillows now
Great points and tips to share. Thank you Dr. Berg. 🩷
Thank you! Happy that you found it useful!
Wonderful lecture.I got the advice from a doctor to ever so often put your pillows in the deep freezer for a few days. I also put a towel over my pillow every night , to catch moist. Your bed should be a holy and clean place.
Listen, I just recently got bamboo based pillows but I've had a stiff neck transitioning from an ergonomic shaped pillow with memory foam to this lovely fluff bamboo and now don't know what to do. Suffered for such a long time with rhinitis but otherwise diet changes made a difference. I never considered this though so thanks so much!
I started having sinus issues when i switched to a memory foam pillow from a regular down stuffed pillow. Everyone thought i was crazy. So i had sinus surgery and was fine for a long time. Now its getting bad again. Never did switch back to down. I think its time for an experiment.......
I use full encasement pillows and mattress. I used to wake up itching sometimes and started using essential clove oil in the final rinse when I wash my clothes or bedding. It works because clove oil kills dust mites. I sprinkle boric acid on my carpet overnight which kills the mites and any other insects that can live in carpet. All of this works 👍
This is really helpful! Thanks Doc
I'm so glad it helps!
@@Drberg surely! Attention to detail. Thanks again. ^^
WOW -- thank you for this eye-opening video! I only thought of dust/dander that might be in my pillow...never thought of fungus! I have diagnosed non-allergic rhinitis so I'm careful with environmental issues in and around my home. I'm more than happy to try washing my pillow more frequently. And by the way, I use the MyPillow brand which has been the best-ever pillow. They wash & machine dry easily.
I have had good luck with the Temperpedic pillow and of course washing my bedding weekly. Yes those pillows are expensive, but they have helped me with my neck pain and migraines so I have been very happy with them and they don't get dust mites in the material!!!
Thanks 4 good information,
You are very welcome.
Hello.
Thank you for your invaluable recommendations !
Can I eat honey on the keto diet?
If yes, how often and how much?
Thank you.
Thank you Dr Berg 😊
You're so welcome!
You talk about decades for owning a pillow - I used to sleep on a pillow that my GRANDFATHER owned!!!! I used it for decades until it was almost flat and turned grey. That pillow was a hand-me-down through the family. Of course that was when I was much younger and - let's say -stupid. Now I use a memory foam contour pillow. Gotta go check the washing instructions. Thanks Doc
Thanks! Will throw my pillows right away in the washing machine, wanted to do this for quite some time 😬
Wishing for A decade?😂
Sure thing!
Wonderful. Stay safe and healthy!
I buy new ones... every month
@@mekajones7273so wasteful and not necessary
I hope this works i have had sinus problems for a few years
Thank you once again.
You are very welcome. Take care.
❤Thank you so much Doctor Berg ❤
You're very welcome!
Wow 😮 I clean and renew pillows for hygiene but had no idea of the exact
Info !!! Thank you as always for data !!!
You are very welcome, glad it helps!
I had nose surgery at 20 yo because of chronic rhinitis , but no use ! The healing came immediately after I started eating RAW FOOD : fruit , veggies, dairy ALL RAW !
Nasal rinses have helped me as well. Make sure to follow instructions.
And BE CAREFUL so that you don't put some bacteria in your sinus that infects your brain. Boil your water and make sure everything is clean etc...
Laying them in the sun is a great idea. I thought maybe spraying them with Lysol and then putting fresh pillowcases on
I wash my pillows every two weeks, and use protective covers to slow the growth of microorganisms. My ENT actually talked about the things in this video 15+ years ago, but I still know very few people who clean their pillows.
Yes, I can confirm that I improve a lot my resting getting rid of my pillow and buy a new one. Dont go to sleep with wet hair !
FINALLY. THIS HAS BEEN MY STRUGGLE FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS.
I did get a new pillow but that improvement was short lived.
Get a glucocorticord steroid nose spray and use it for two weeks. Nasonex has a new one over the counter now. You'll thank me later.
Look for allergy pillow covers that zip. I’ve used them with good result. I get a new pillow & put a mite resistant cover on it immediately. Then use a regular pillow case on top.
@@chanchan5349exactly!! That’s what I do!!
As some comments have suggested, put your pillow outside on a nice, hot sunny day.
I love eating my lunch outside every "sunny" day to get extra vit D
Any recommendations for a quality pillow brand / material?
Brought to you by the pillow mfgs of America. :) :) I'll get a new one tomorrow. Thanks.
Finally . Another videographer with a brain . Onward . Bravo . Pillows are cheap & a lot of people never change them or their pillow cases .
I’m still surprised pillows are so hard to wash. The design could be improved to unfold and make drying easier.
Time to wash my pillow and air dry it in the sun more often 😂
The MyPillow was designed specifically to be laundered with ease
Thank you and good morning.
Most welcome!
My sinus trouble disappeared when I lived in Australia, NZ and now in Hawaii. I attributed it to no air pollution, but I’m going to start washing my pillows anyway 😊
Thank you so much I will start washing my pillows more and I also finally ordered gallbladder your gallbladder supplement and I'm very happy with it
You are very welcome. That's great to hear.
Dr. Berg, I have asked for this topic repeatedly. Please talk about open pores on the face, what is their treatment, and also talk about milia under the eyes, and also talk about soft pimples on the face, what is their treatment.
I put mine dry in front of a uvc lamp and I put them in the dryer on high. It really helps freshen them and I have no stuffiness.
I heard that its good to put your pillows in the dryer on high for a couple minutes helps
Helpful
Thank you Dr. Berg
Anytime!
After watching this I had an “aha!” moment and ordered new pillows and dust mite protectors.
Thank you Dr.BERG
Sure thing.
I've had a stuffy nose for months and have been using nasal spray for months. Not good.
Thank you for the advice, washed my pillows yesterday and my sinuses were a lot better this morning.
Wow
I take my foam pillows outdoors time to time to keep them in the sun, and use Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-mould and anti-dustmite mulberry silk pillowcases (Real Silk). I don't seem to have stuffy nose or any other allergy symptoms 😊
What do you think about copper-infused pillowcases?
I just bought silver infused sheets and pillow cases for this very reason, any thoughts on these?
Wow. imagine some mattress . Thank you Dr. Berg.
Tea from home-grown peppermint is helping me a lot.
I am soooo taking action as per this video!
I’m away on a long work trip, but when I get back, I am replacing every pillow in the house! And I’m gonna wash the new ones just like Dr Berg suggests.
Question tho:
Are down filled pillows good for resistance to this stuff and for washing?
If not; what’s a good COMFORTABLE pillow recommendation?
Can I ask about the reference you had for the fungus stopping vitamin D uptake ?
Oh my goodness! Thank you Dr Berg. I am going to buy new pillows right away. I suffer from all those symptoms. When I leave the bed,all the symptoms go away. Thank you so very much Dr Berg 🙏🏼. I learn something new from you almost every day. Including that I've lost over 120 pounds so far since May 11th 2023. With your Healthy KETO LIFESTYLE. Its been a daily blessing since I found you on RUclips. Folks please support Dr Berg. I share him with all my friends and family and all my family and friends are amazed at the change they see in me. 🌄✨🍀
I just received my new set of Sertapedic pillows. No more old pillows and I will wash them more often too.
Thank you Dr. Berg👑🏆
You're so welcome!
What about useing a microbe / allergy pillow case, under your pillow case?
Does sun drying the pillows regularly work??
Waterproof pillow protectors, wash the pillow cases and pillow protectors often.
Can you wash down/feather pilllows at home?
Vitamin C is the best treatment! And the detergents are the worst for breathing problems, because of the synthetic perfumes !!!
And fresh air is a MUST
Use borax
I tinse everything with vinegar water
What do u mean with perfumes
@Saadking47
Most laundry detergents and fabric softeners contain fragrances. These can be irritating for some people. We use All "Free Clear" detergent and softeners. No added fragrances or dyes.
I was eating lunch when I turned this on 😂
It put me right off😂
Having said that I do have rhinitis and shall be getting the washer on!!!
❤🙏👍It's an amazing topic. Pillow is very important for sleeping. Thankful dr Berg. I used to dry my Pillow in the sun every week .
Thanks!
I have no worries then as i dont use a pillow!
Hi Dr Berg! I am a ( left) side sleeper, allergies , and acid reflux among other things, what material or pillow do you suggest? The sleep n glow is expensive, any ideas? Thank you!
Can fungus be washed away? 🤔
You can try plasma, which creates ozon to clean the pillow
This video could be life changing for me I always wake up with my nose stuffy
Thanks Dr Berg, I moved my bedroom around and was amazed at state of my pillow I do wash them but obviously not enough as I live in a council rented home uk, which has damp and mould. So I realise this may get me worse but more washing of my pillows. In some best get rid. I had pillows for years and that was normal. Not now we have money things are in reach to buy. I have a washer that washes double quilts, so cleaner covers as well. Only me but i knew i needed to have ability to clean quilts as well. Many thanks Love bernadette xoxox cats xoxox ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you!
Glad I could assist.