How to Sleep When Congested?
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Sleep with your head elevated
Use a humidifier or cool-mist vaporizer
Take a warm shower before bed
Use saline nasal spray or rinse
Drink enough fluids during the day
Try a nasal decongestant if appropriate
Use strips to open the nose
Sleep on your side
Keep the bedroom cool
Avoid alcohol before bed
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Clear your nose right before lying down
Use allergy medicine if allergies are the cause
Seek medical advice if congestion is severe or persistent
Hold your breath
Sip cold water slowly
Drink water from the opposite side of a glass
Use a saline nasal spray
Rinse with a saline nasal rinse or neti pot
Drink plenty of fluids
Stand up and walk for a few minutes
Stretch your calves, hamstrings, and thighs
Flex and point your feet repeatedly
Swallow frequently
Yawn
Chew gum
Make an appointment with your primary care doctor
Describe your sleep symptoms clearly, such as loud snoring, gasping, daytime sleepiness, or frequent awakenings
Ask whether you need a sleep study referral
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