How to Prevent Dry Eyes and Sleep Better in an Air-Conditioned Room
Dry air is a sleep thief Getting a good night’s sleep every day is very important for our well-being. We need several hours of uninterrupted deep sleep in order to be fully rested and recharged. Unfortunately, many things can rouse us from that much-needed deep sleep. We all know the usual culprits, such as yowling cats, barking dogs and noisy cars. But let’s not overlook that silent and stealthy sleep interrupter: dry air. Dry air negatively impacts the quality of sleep by triggering all sorts of trouble. For example, breathing dry air can make your throat feel rough and itchy, thereby causing a prolonged bout of severe coughing. Dry air aggravates the medical condition commonly known as “dry eyes.” What little moisture is supplied to the eyes by the impaired tear glands evaporates quickly into the dry air, preventing the eyelids from sliding freely over the eyes. In severe cases, the eyelid sticks to the eye, which can be very painful indeed. Goodbye to deep sleep. A sure sign...