5 Tips for Getting Restful Sleep with COPD

When you have COPD, getting enough rest is essential. Of course, even people without COPD need sleep, but people who suffer from COPD use up much greater energy resources just to get through the day. So, when they do go to bed, they need to know they're going to get a good night's rest.

By Kathi MacNaughton

Elevate your head for sleeping

Elevate your head for sleeping

Lying flat makes it harder to breathe. So sleep with your head on 2 or more pillows, stick a wedge pillow under your shoulders or even put blocks under the head of your bed.

 

By: Kathi MacNaughton

Source: COPD & Sleep - How to Get a Good Night's Rest!

By Kathi MacNaughton— Last Modified: 11/14/2012, First Published: 03/06/2012