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Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep When You Have a Cough
If you cough at night, you can try using a small candy (lozenges), a humidifier (device that adds moisture to the air), or raising your head or neck.
It’s really late. You want to be fast asleep, but whenever you start to fall asleep, a cough wakes you up again.
A cough during the night can be annoying and frustrating. You need to sleep so you can rest and get better from your sickness, and be able to function during the day. But your persistent cough is not allowing you to get the much-needed sleep you desperately want.
So, what can you do to stop your cough at night?
In this article, we will explore some options you can consider for different types of coughs, such as wet and dry coughs, and those ticklish ones at the back of your throat.
How to soothe a wet cough
Wet coughs, also known as productive coughs, usually happen when there is too much mucus in the chest, throat, and mouth.
Raise your head and neck
Sleeping on your back or side can make mucus gather in your throat and make you cough. To prevent this, put a few pillows or a wedge under your head and neck to raise them a little. Don’t lift your head too high, or it might cause neck pain and…
