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Capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers hot, irritates the nerve endings in your nose, triggering a reflex that makes your nose run. This runny nose is actually your sinuses draining. Try spicy ramen, wasabi, or a spoonful of horseradish. Gravity works against you when you lie flat. Lying down allows mucus to pool in the back of your throat (post-nasal drip) and your sinus cavities.
Whether it’s a cold, allergies, or dry winter air, clogged sinuses can ruin your focus and your sleep.
There is a special kind of misery that comes with sinus pressure. It’s that dull, throbbing ache behind your cheeks, the feeling that your head is stuffed with cotton, and the frustration of trying to breathe through a nose that refuses to cooperate.
