1. Be careful that cold medicine affects sleep. After taking cold medicine, some people may experience tension and anxiety or rapid heartbeat at night, making it more difficult to sleep. The culprit may be ephedrine, which relieves nasal congestion. Therefore, try to use cold medicines containing ephedrine as little as possible after a cold, and you can choose other medicines under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Elevate the pillow when sleeping. Some doctors say that adding an extra pillow when sleeping can help relieve nasal congestion, reduce sinus pressure, and make it easier to breathe through the nose. Only when you breathe smoothly can you sleep well.

3. Take a hot bath. A hot bath can make your whole body more relaxed, lower your body temperature, and help you fall asleep faster. During the bathing process, the hot air helps to open the nasal cavity and increase the humidity of the respiratory tract, making breathing easier during sleep. Also, using a humidifier can help.

4. Drink a cup of chamomile honey tea before going to bed. Drinking a cup of chamomile tea, lavender tea and other floral teas before going to bed can also relieve colds and help you sleep. Drinking scented tea can help replenish body fluids, and if you add a few drops of honey at the same time, it can also relieve sore throats.

5. Keep hot water by the bed. A runny nose, breathing through the mouth and coughing will increase the risk of dehydration. Therefore, adding more fluids and keeping the respiratory system moisturized is very important to improve cold symptoms. Before going to bed, prepare a water bottle and hot water bottle by your bed for easy drinking at night.

6. Don’t sleep too much during the day. You should get more rest after catching a cold, but don't sleep too long during the day, otherwise it will be difficult to fall asleep at night. During the day, you can engage in some relaxing activities, such as playing games and reading books.

7. Maintain high-quality "sleep hygiene". The so-called "sleep hygiene" refers to a good sleeping environment and habits. The ideal environment for good sleep is that the room temperature in the bedroom should not be too high or too low, the bedroom should be kept dark and quiet, and light-emitting devices such as mobile phones and computers should be kept away from the bedroom. In addition, when cold patients have difficulty falling asleep, it is best not to take sleeping pills, because most cold medicines cannot be taken with sleeping pills, otherwise it may lead to dangerous medication.