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I cant breathe well during when i lie down or duck, mostly every night, i have a cold, any solution so i can have a good sleep/?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Cold /sleep: Consider elevating head of bed with pillow under matress about 30 degrees , Also consider benedryl 12.5 mg prior to bed for short term 1 week to 10 days to dry up secretions . Discuss with doc also discuss use of astelin, (azelastine) f/u / w /doc

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I cant breathe well during when i lie down or duck, mostly every night, i have a cold, any solution so i can have a good sleep/?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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