When we’re under the weather it’s important to get rest, but having a cough and other symptoms can make it hard to get to sleep “Our immune system relies on a good night’s sleep for it to function properly, this means your quality of sleep when sick with a cold or flu is even more important. If you don’t get a good night’s sleep, it means it will take longer for you to fight off the virus and get back to good health. The symptoms of a nasty cold or flu are almost always worse at night. When lying down to sleep, this causes mucus to not drain away like it does when upright, so it tends to cause a post-nasal drip, which disturbs our breathing and it can feel like you are drowning when trying to sleep, especially if your nose is blocked. You’re almost guaranteed a few nights of unpleasant and poor-quality sleep, but follow these top tips for sleeping with a cold to sleep better, and recover much quicker. Try a facial stream, do not take a hot shower or bath, Keep your bedroom dark and cool, Keep your head elevated, Lay on the side if possible, purify the air, Take medication, Sleep in another room if possible, sleep with a hot drink nearby, etc.
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Thursday, June 26, 2025