Struggling to sleep with sinus issues? Try these sleeping positions that can improve sinus breathing at night

When you have chronic sinus congestion, the act of sleeping feels like a battle between your body and its breathing pathways. With tightened nasal passages and increased inflammation, lying down only makes the situation worse as it increases the pressure, makes it difficult to breathe, and breaks the sleep cycle. Most people notice a drop in the quality of their sleep during the season of allergies, cold weather, or due to flare-ups caused by indoor irritants. Since sleep is very important for immune regulation and recovery, even a mildly stuffy nose can be a big hindrance to the body's restoration processes that normally take place at night. Knowing the reasons for these disturbances and how small changes can make breathing easier during sleep can greatly improve both the comfort at nigh