Woman sneezing into pillowNot only are pollen counts high across parts of the UK right now, but the effect they have on some hay fever sufferers gets worse at night.The Sleep Foundation says bedwetting, insomnia, and poor sleep efficiency are all common side effects. As NHS GP Dr Tim Mercer, a GP trainer with Opera Beds, shared: “allergies hit so hard, especially at night,” partly because we bring all the pollen we’ve collected throughout the day back home and onto our sheets. Thankfully, the expert offered six tips to help reduce the harm: 1) “Allergy-proof” your home “A few simple changes like vacuuming more regularly and washing bedding at 60°C can limit exposure to pollen and dust mites,” the doctor said. That way, the pollen which usually sticks to the soft surfaces is less likely