A member asked:

I have the common cold and why do i alway feel worse at night? also my body gets weak at night also.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Common phenomena: Increased mucus production, and accumulation during the day and overall congestion, forces the mouth breathing instead of nose breathing . When we lie down, congestion spreads and can seem worse. Some cytokines influence the sleep are effected. Hence, we don't get restful, reproductive sleep.

Answered 12/26/2013

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