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What’s the Best Sleep Position for Sinus Drainage?

Written by Christine Giordano, MD | Reviewed by Farzon A. Nahvi, MD Updated on November 21, 2025 RealPeopleGroup/iStock via Getty Images Plus What’s the Best Sleep Position for Sinus Drainage?   Key takeaways: Sinus congestion gets worse when you lie down because it’s harder for mucus to drain when you’re flat on your back. Sleep on your back or […]

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What’s the Best Sleep Position for Sinus Drainage?

Written by Christine Giordano, MD | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Published on August 6, 2024 Sinus congestion gets worse when you lie down because it’s harder for mucus to drain when you’re flat on your back. Sleep on your back or side with your head and shoulders elevated to help your sinuses drain. Use a nasal spray

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