Hotel carpets can harbor dust mites, bacteria, and mold, which can trigger allergy symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and itching.
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Some of the most frequently touched places – phone, light switches, pillowcases – are contaminated with harmful bacteria and germs. Always remember to properly inspect your room and bring disinfectant wipes with you so that you can wipe down all of these germ infested objects.
Humidify your hotel room— The air-conditioning or heating in your hotel room may aggravate a sore throat. Either carry a travel-sized humidifier or sit for several minutes in a steamy bathroom for symptomatic relief.
As an added measure, you can always bring along an air purifier to keep in your room as you travel. This will help clean the air in your hotel room and will give you reassurance that you're breathing healthier, pollution-free air. This is especially important if you suffer from allergies or asthma.
Many hotels are implementing air cleaners throughout their facility. If they do have purifiers in the rooms, you are likely to have cleaner, healthier air during your stay.