4. Sleep in a raised position
If you have severe coughing fits at night, consider sleeping in a raised, almost sitting position. Sleeping on your back with the upper body in a slightly elevated position clears the chest and airways, prevents them from becoming congested with excess phlegm, and makes it easier to cough up mucus. Raise your head slightly at bedtime. For example, by using two pillows instead of one, or placing a pillow under your mattress. It will help mucus to drain more easily, preventing nocturnal coughing caused by a build-up of secretions in the bronchial tubes.
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