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I have a bad cold its seems to be worst at night i wake up in the middle of the night cough is there any idea on how i can sleep easier with a cold?

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Several pillows: Try keeping you head elevated a bit. It might help the drainage which is making you cough.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 7/31/2013

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