How to sleep with pneumonia?

Please rest as much as you can. Propping yourself up with three soft pillows will make breathing much easier and help you sleep peacefully through the night.

To recover quickly and get back to work, sleep on your side and keep a humidifier running in your bedroom. The moist air loosens the mucus so you don't wake up coughing constantly.

I always inhale some steam with a drop of eucalyptus oil before sleeping when my chest is heavy. Also, sleeping slightly inclined on a wedge pillow keeps the airways clear and eases the cough.

Haan, lying flat is the worst thing you can do when your chest is jammed. Just use extra pillows to sit up a bit while sleeping, and keep warm water nearby to drink if you get a coughing fit, na.

When I had pneumonia last winter, I found it impossible to sleep on my back. I slept on my left side with a warm hot water bag held close to my chest, which gave me immense comfort and helped me drift off.

Please be very careful and monitor your oxygen levels with a spirometer at night. If you feel sudden shortness of breath or extreme chest pain while trying to sleep, don't wait for morning, go to the emergency room immediately.

Absolutely, sleeping on your side instead of your back is much safer and helps drainage. Keeping the head elevated is key.