Sleep propped up with extra pillows or in a recliner
Keep your upper body elevated at about 30 to 45 degrees
Sleep on your side if it helps you breathe more easily
Use a humidifier or cool-mist vaporizer if the air is dry
Drink fluids earlier in the day to stay hydrated
Take prescribed medicines exactly as directed
Use fever or pain medicine only as recommended by your clinician
Avoid alcohol, smoking, and vaping
Rest often and avoid overexertion
Use tissues and wash hands to reduce spreading infection
Seek urgent care if breathing gets worse, lips turn blue, confusion develops, or chest pain is severe