Q It feels worse when I lie down to sleep. What should I do?
A Do not lie down for at least two hours after eating. Lying down makes it easier for stomach contents to travel upward, increasing irritation in the throat. Raising the upper body slightly during sleep also helps.
Detailed Answer
Moving dinner earlier is the surest step. If that is difficult, at least reduce the amount. Lying on the sofa or slumping forward right after eating is particularly unfavourable.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
For those whose morning sensation is worst, this adjustment alone often produces change. When night-time irritation falls, daytime sensitivity comes down with it.
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