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Cough relief by sleeping in the recovery position?
I should have been clearer, that this is something that worked for me for after a normal flu, and aside from the residual cough I was otherwise in good health. I have no expertise in health, and cannot say whether this is a safe practice for a post flu cough or any other condition. See your...- digitaltrails
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Why does cold water hurt my teeth but warm water doesn't?
Same here. I used a sensitive reducing toothpaste for several years. In my case I've had an extensive set of amalgam fillings as this was common practice in New Zealand last century. I've been told that some UK dentists refer to this as the Australasian Trench. In my case increasing...- digitaltrails
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- Forum: Biology and Medical
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Cough relief by sleeping in the recovery position?
Thanks, I can now find quite a few references. It's puzzling that it is not more widely suggested for normal coughs. I think the extended periods of relief it brought me contributed to a more rapid recovery than I have previously experienced. I hope it works as well in the future - then my...- digitaltrails
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- Forum: Biology and Medical
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Cough relief by sleeping in the recovery position?
Following a cold or flu I'm often afflicted by a persistent cough which keeps me awake at night. After a recent bout of the flu I discovered that sleeping in the "recovery position" allowed me to easily make it through the night with little or no coughing. If I did not maintain the position...- digitaltrails
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