When you have a sinus infection, which is best way to sleep?

When you have a sinus infection, which is best way to sleep?

I have it...but I am not sure which is best to sleep...propped up on pillows or as flat as cna bwe3...on side..stomach...back....

I have the post-nasal drip thing going on so thats why i ask....I finally fell asleep last night but with a stinkin cough drop in my mouth, and needless to say, a sticky bed!!

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I'm not sure- I had one last year, and I really have trouble sleeping unless it's on my stomach. Did your doc tell you to stay out of rooms w/ ac too? That was a tough one, but I think it helped. I would say that more than anything you need rest to kick the infection, so sleep however you're comfy. But I'm not a doc.

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Ac was not even mentioned, but there is NO WAY I can sleep without it...I sleep witht eh windows open in the winter! ITs beeen sooooooo long since I ahve had a sinus infection that I cannot remember at all...but is maily coughing...a tickle in my throat....and I am up all night coughing....

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I usually sleep with a bunch of pillows. If I lay flat my sinuses get worse. Feel better!!

Re: When you have a sinus infection, which is best way to sleep?

Holly, Prop yourself up... I went thru the worst sinus infection of my life a few months ago. It was HORRIBLE!!!! SO I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!!!

Get better soon!!

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Re: When you have a sinus infection, which is best way to sleep?

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Also drink lost of water before you go to bed.
Keep a glass on your night table. I agree on teh propping your self up part.

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Thanks so much for the PROPPING YOURSELF UP tips, I did that last night and slept like a baby!!!!!!!!!!! Altho my neck was a little sore from being up so high, it really helped me MAJORLY!!

Thanks!!

Re: When you have a sinus infection, which is best way to sleep?

i use zicam sinus. nasal gel......

Re: When you have a sinus infection, which is best way to sleep?

DO you have one of those 'husband' pillows? You know, the big pillows that have arms on the sides? I would use that to sleep with. I feel so bad for you - you sound miserable feel better!