Better Breathing at Night: Episode 24

🫁 Episode 24: Breathing Better at Night
📅 Release Date: September 30, 2025
Welcome back to The Cozy Lung Lounge Podcast, brought to you by BluZone Health. If you or a loved one is living with COPD, you know that restful sleep can feel frustratingly out of reach. In this episode, we’re shining a light on the nighttime challenges many people with lung disease face—and offering real-world solutions to help you breathe easier and sleep better.
From common sleep disruptions like coughing and breathlessness to tips on optimizing your sleep environment, this episode is packed with supportive tools and expert-backed advice to help you reclaim restful nights and brighter mornings.
🎙️ Hosted by: Kelly Welton-Lewis | Gina Hoots | Amy Sheldon
🛌 What We Cover in This Episode:
The Impact of Lung Disease on Sleep:
• Why COPD can interfere with sleep—especially during the night
• Common causes of poor sleep like sleep apnea, nighttime coughing, and oxygen drops
• How sleep quality affects your overall energy, mood, and immune health
Effective Sleep Positioning and Environment Setup:
• Best sleeping positions to support better breathing (yes, side sleeping can help!)
• Simple bedroom tweaks that can make a big difference—think air quality, humidity, and noise control
Managing Nighttime Symptoms:
• How to reduce coughing fits during the night (hydration tips, humidifiers, and more)
• Easy bedtime routines to reduce anxiety and breathlessness, including relaxation breathing and guided meditation
Optimizing Nighttime Oxygen Therapy:
• How to safely and comfortably use supplemental oxygen while sleeping
• Common oxygen therapy mistakes—and how to avoid them
🌙 Whether you’re dealing with restless nights or looking to improve your bedtime routine, this episode offers practical, calming strategies to help you breathe better when it matters most.
✨ Reminder: Try just one new tip from this episode tonight—and let us know how it goes! We love hearing your stories, and your question might even be featured in an upcoming episode.
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