What's the best way to get to sleep when you're suffering from a cold or flu?

@mark98 (567)
China
January 26, 2011 5:52am CST
When you're got the coughing, sneezing, and sore throat that come with a cold or flu, it can seem impossible to achieve the benefits of a good night's sleep-like better health, alertness, and improved mood. What are some remedies or medicines for getting to sleep to sleep when you're under the weather?
5 responses
buggles64
@buggles64 (2709)
• United States
27 Jan 11
Grease up with Vick's Vapor Rub....Wrap with a warm towel...and drink onion juice! Oh...don't forget the Chicken Noodle Soup!!
mark98
@mark98 (567)
• China
27 Jan 11
Thank you buggles64!
TrvlArrngr
@TrvlArrngr (4045)
• United States
7 Feb 11
I rely on Nyquil to help me and my family sleep through colds. It helps get you to sleep when you are having trouble sleeping. It helps to suppress your cough and make you feel drowsy so you can fall asleep.
zenki08
@zenki08 (700)
• Philippines
27 Jan 11
For me when I'm down with a flu I usually don't have problem sleeping. Probably because of the medicine. They make me sleepy. But do try to drink hot milk, that's what I do when I can't sleep at night. Hope this helps.
carrie_023
@carrie_023 (61)
• China
27 Jan 11
you can take some cold medicine before you get sleep. Most this kind of pills will make you feel easy to fall in sleep. take care yourself.
rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
31 Jan 11
When i have a flu, but no colds, i could easily sleep with the aid of a paracetamol . But when i have colds, i need a nasal decongestant so i could sleep. But even if i have taken a nasal decongestant and my nose is still congested, i would sleep with my mouth slightly open so i could breath.