We spend a lot of time with our pillows. While all sleep positions can trigger allergies, side sleepers’ faces are in close contact with their pillow. Pillows pick up dust and, of course, dust mites. For the 20 million Americans with dust mite allergies, spending a night up close and personal with these organisms may trigger unpleasant side effects.
Look for pillows and covers that are CERTIFIED asthma and allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Pillows with this Certification “have an effective fabric barrier that prevents dust mites and other dust mite allergens from passing through and making contact with skin,” according to the AAFA.