There is nothing worse than getting into bed after a long day of feeling ill and not being able to rest because of one of the symptoms of your illness — a cough. Just when you think you’ve drifted off, you’re woken up again with a rattling cough. If you’ve ever struggled with a cough, you may have noticed that it gets worse at night sleep position for a wet cough of this nature is to keep your head elevated when you go to bed. Prop your head up with a few extra pillows (while paying attention to neck strain) so that your head and chest are elevated. This will prevent mucus buildup in your throat. Alternatively, you can try sleeping in a recliner chair which will give you a naturally elevated sleep posture. Keep in mind, however, that whatever position you choose, your quality of sleep is going to matter, especially when you have a cough. This is probably why you notice that you catch colds, coughs, and cases of flu around the time when you haven’t been sleeping that well. Dry coughs brought on by GERD, asthma, or allergies could be better relieved if you sleep on your side. With GERD, this sleeping position makes sure your stomach acids don’t float up to your throat and cause irritation.
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Friday, October 10, 2025