Wedge pillow to reduce coughing

[Boyce3600]

Does anyone sleep with a wedge pillow I don't know if the coughing is from GERD or from Parkinson's but I am considering purchasing a 30 degree wedge and just want to be able to order the right thing for my husband

[Goldencbc]

Hi, I have Parkinson's and GERD and use a wedge pillow. I coughed all night for years until I saw the right doctor. The pillow helped tremendously and the coughing has stopped. It takes some time to get used to sleeping with it. So,don't give up. I am also careful about what I eat..No tea at night or chocolate and no tomatoes for dinner. Only decaf coffee. Good luck!

[Boyce3600 in reply to Goldencbc]

just got the wedge delivered tonight, so will try it

tomorrow. I hear they can be uncomfortable. I want to lay down on it myself to see how it feels. Do u put an additional pillow on it?

[Goldencbc in reply to Boyce3600]

Yes I do. It is more comfortable that way.

[marieboyd]

Have you tried raising the head of the bed

[Boyce3600 in reply to marieboyd]

no, just too many other things going on. this seemed easier in the long run

[Goldencbc in reply to marieboyd]

When I raised the head of the bed, I would slide down plus my husband didn't like it.

[healthabc]

My 20 yr old son suffered with nighttime cough for years. Took lots of meds in desperate attempts to stop cough. Got the wedge 2 yrs ago. Swears by it! I do too! He uses it at college too!

[Boyce3600]

great. thank u!