{"id":13881,"date":"2022-03-25T10:54:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:54:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:54:12","slug":"how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you sleep comfortably when congested?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#How_do_you_sleep_comfortably_when_congested\" title=\"How do you sleep comfortably when congested?\">How do you sleep comfortably when congested?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#What_side_should_I_sleep_on_with_congestion\" title=\"What side should I sleep on with congestion?\">What side should I sleep on with congestion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#Why_is_congestion_worse_at_night\" title=\"Why is congestion worse at night?\">Why is congestion worse at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#Does_laying_down_make_congestion_worse\" title=\"Does laying down make congestion worse?\">Does laying down make congestion worse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#How_do_you_sleep_when_youre_congested\" title=\"How do you sleep when you&#8217;re congested?\">How do you sleep when you&#8217;re congested?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#What_side_should_you_sleep_on_for_congestion\" title=\"What side should you sleep on for congestion?\">What side should you sleep on for congestion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#Is_it_better_to_sleep_elevated_when_congested\" title=\"Is it better to sleep elevated when congested?\">Is it better to sleep elevated when congested?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#Why_does_congestion_get_worse_when_you_lay_down\" title=\"Why does congestion get worse when you lay down?\">Why does congestion get worse when you lay down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#How_do_you_sleep_when_congested\" title=\"How do you sleep when congested?\">How do you sleep when congested?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#What_is_the_best_way_to_sleep_with_chest_congestion\" title=\"What is the best way to sleep with chest congestion?\">What is the best way to sleep with chest congestion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#How_do_I_stop_nasal_congestion_at_night\" title=\"How do I stop nasal congestion at night?\">How do I stop nasal congestion at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#Why_does_sinus_congestion_get_worse_at_night\" title=\"Why does sinus congestion get worse at night?\">Why does sinus congestion get worse at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#Is_it_better_to_sit_up_or_lay_down_with_congestion\" title=\"Is it better to sit up or lay down with congestion?\">Is it better to sit up or lay down with congestion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#Can_laying_in_bed_cause_congestion\" title=\"Can laying in bed cause congestion?\">Can laying in bed cause congestion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#How_should_you_sleep_if_your_congested\" title=\"How should you sleep if your congested?\">How should you sleep if your congested?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#Does_laying_down_worsen_congestion\" title=\"Does laying down worsen congestion?\">Does laying down worsen congestion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#Does_sleeping_elevated_help_with_congestion\" title=\"Does sleeping elevated help with congestion?\">Does sleeping elevated help with congestion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#Is_it_better_to_sleep_elevated_or_flat_when_sick\" title=\"Is it better to sleep elevated or flat when sick?\">Is it better to sleep elevated or flat when sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#Does_Elevating_your_head_help_congestion\" title=\"Does Elevating your head help congestion?\">Does Elevating your head help congestion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#Does_laying_down_make_nasal_congestion_worse\" title=\"Does laying down make nasal congestion worse?\">Does laying down make nasal congestion worse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_congestion_when_lying_down\" title=\"How do you get rid of congestion when lying down?\">How do you get rid of congestion when lying down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#Why_does_congestion_get_worse_at_night\" title=\"Why does congestion get worse at night?\">Why does congestion get worse at night?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#How_do_you_sleep_with_a_Covid_cough\" title=\"How do you sleep with a Covid cough?\">How do you sleep with a Covid cough?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-sleep-comfortably-when-congested\/#Whats_the_best_way_to_sleep_when_you_have_a_cough\" title=\"What&#8217;s the best way to sleep when you have a cough?\">What&#8217;s the best way to sleep when you have a cough?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sleep_comfortably_when_congested\"><\/span>How do you sleep comfortably when congested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Read on to learn more about how to sleep with a common cold.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Drink a warm beverage.  <\/li>\n<li>Take an NSAID.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a nasal decongestant.  <\/li>\n<li>Try cough medicine.  <\/li>\n<li>Gargle with salt water.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a saline nasal rinse.  <\/li>\n<li>Stack your pillows.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a vapor rub.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_side_should_I_sleep_on_with_congestion\"><\/span>What side should I sleep on with congestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we sleep, mucus doesn&#8217;t drain as effectively. That makes the nose even more blocked. So, the best way to sleep with a blocked nose is to prop your head up on an extra pillow or two. Also, <b>it&#8217;s best to sleep on your side if you can as lying on your back could make things worse.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_congestion_worse_at_night\"><\/span>Why is congestion worse at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Congestion tends to be worse at night because <b>it is harder for the nose and sinuses to drain. This means that mucus pools in the head, making it harder to breathe and potentially causing a sinus headache in the morning. Try elevating the head on a few pillows to help the sinuses drain more easily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_laying_down_make_congestion_worse\"><\/span>Does laying down make congestion worse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you lie down, your blood pressure changes. And blood flow to the upper part of your body can increase, including the blood flow to your head and nasal passageways. This increased blood flow can inflame the vessels inside your nose and nasal passages, which <b>can cause or worsen congestion<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sleep_when_youre_congested\"><\/span>How do you sleep when you&#8217;re congested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Propping your head up on a high pillow can help keep your sinuses more open. Or you could try sleeping in a recliner or on an adjustable bed with the head propped higher. The idea is to keep your blood flowing down away from your sinuses.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_side_should_you_sleep_on_for_congestion\"><\/span>What side should you sleep on for congestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we sleep, mucus doesn&#8217;t drain as effectively. That makes the nose even more blocked. So, the best way to sleep with a blocked nose is to prop your head up on an extra pillow or two. Also, <b>it&#8217;s best to sleep on your side if you can as lying on your back could make things worse.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_sleep_elevated_when_congested\"><\/span>Is it better to sleep elevated when congested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keeping your head elevated can prevent mucus from pooling in your sinuses at night. It can also relieve sinus pressure. Lie on your back and use an extra pillow to ensure that your head is at a slightly higher angle than the rest of your body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_congestion_get_worse_when_you_lay_down\"><\/span>Why does congestion get worse when you lay down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you lie down, your blood pressure changes. And blood flow to the upper part of your body can increase, including the blood flow to your head and nasal passageways. This increased blood flow can inflame the vessels inside your nose and nasal passages, which can cause or worsen congestion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sleep_when_congested\"><\/span>How do you sleep when congested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What to do right before bed<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Take an antihistamine.  <\/li>\n<li>Diffuse an essential oil in your bedroom.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a humidifier in your bedroom.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep your bedroom cool and dark.  <\/li>\n<li>Apply a nasal strip.  <\/li>\n<li>Apply an essential oil chest rub.  <\/li>\n<li>Apply a menthol chest rub.  <\/li>\n<li>Prop up your head so you remain elevated.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_way_to_sleep_with_chest_congestion\"><\/span>What is the best way to sleep with chest congestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a chronic lung problem with mucus, or you have increased mucus from an infection, <b>lying with your chest lower than your belly (abdomen) can help loosen and drain extra mucus from your lungs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_nasal_congestion_at_night\"><\/span>How do I stop nasal congestion at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What to do right before bed<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Take an antihistamine.  <\/li>\n<li>Diffuse an essential oil in your bedroom.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a humidifier in your bedroom.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep your bedroom cool and dark.  <\/li>\n<li>Apply a nasal strip.  <\/li>\n<li>Apply an essential oil chest rub.  <\/li>\n<li>Apply a menthol chest rub.  <\/li>\n<li>Prop up your head so you remain elevated.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_sinus_congestion_get_worse_at_night\"><\/span>Why does sinus congestion get worse at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you lay down on your back or side, gravity helps your blood circulate easier to the head. <b>An increased blood flow to the brain for eight or more hours at night can certainly lead to sinus congestion, and in some cases, sinus pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_sit_up_or_lay_down_with_congestion\"><\/span>Is it better to sit up or lay down with congestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get better sleep with a stuffy nose: Prop your head up with extra pillows. <b>The best sleeping position when you have a stuffy nose is on your back with your head propped up on pillows. This will reduce blood flow to the head and improve gravity-dependent sinus drainage, Kim says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_laying_in_bed_cause_congestion\"><\/span>Can laying in bed cause congestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Not only does lying down increase your symptoms of nasal congestion, but your allergy symptoms can also worsen during the night, causing a runny or stuffy nose as well as coughing or sneezing that make it difficult to get a good night&#8217;s sleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_sleep_if_your_congested\"><\/span>How should you sleep if your congested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When nasal passages become inflamed and your sinuses don&#8217;t drain properly, it is hard to breathe through your nose. <b>Propping your head up on a high pillow can help keep your sinuses more open. Or you could try sleeping in a recliner or on an adjustable bed with the head propped higher.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_laying_down_worsen_congestion\"><\/span>Does laying down worsen congestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you lie down, your blood pressure changes. And blood flow to the upper part of your body can increase, including the blood flow to your head and nasal passageways. This increased blood flow can inflame the vessels inside your nose and nasal passages, which <b>can cause or worsen congestion<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_sleeping_elevated_help_with_congestion\"><\/span>Does sleeping elevated help with congestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sleeping with your head elevated can help drain mucus and relieve sinus pressure. Lay on your back and use an extra pillow to prop up your head.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_sleep_elevated_or_flat_when_sick\"><\/span>Is it better to sleep elevated or flat when sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When nasal passages become inflamed and your sinuses don&#8217;t drain properly, it is hard to breathe through your nose. <b>Propping your head up on a high pillow can help keep your sinuses more open. Or you could try sleeping in a recliner or on an adjustable bed with the head propped higher.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Elevating_your_head_help_congestion\"><\/span>Does Elevating your head help congestion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keep Your Head Elevated<\/b> Even if you ease your nasal congestion before hitting the sack, it&#8217;ll likely return in a few hours&#8217; time. To make that less likely, keep your head elevated while you snooze, which can help keep your nasal passages open.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_laying_down_make_nasal_congestion_worse\"><\/span>Does laying down make nasal congestion worse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you lie down, however, your body doesn&#8217;t have to fight as hard to send blood to your head. <b>Increased blood flow in the blood vessels of your sinuses can, in turn, cause sinus congestion, pressure, and pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_congestion_when_lying_down\"><\/span>How do you get rid of congestion when lying down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What to do right before bed<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Take an antihistamine.  <\/li>\n<li>Diffuse an essential oil in your bedroom.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a humidifier in your bedroom.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep your bedroom cool and dark.  <\/li>\n<li>Apply a nasal strip.  <\/li>\n<li>Apply an essential oil chest rub.  <\/li>\n<li>Apply a menthol chest rub.  <\/li>\n<li>Prop up your head so you remain elevated.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_congestion_get_worse_at_night\"><\/span>Why does congestion get worse at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Congestion tends to be worse at night because <b>it is harder for the nose and sinuses to drain. This means that mucus pools in the head, making it harder to breathe and potentially causing a sinus headache in the morning. Try elevating the head on a few pillows to help the sinuses drain more easily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_sleep_with_a_Covid_cough\"><\/span>How do you sleep with a Covid cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately, there are things you can do to treat a cough while you recover from COVID-19 at home. It can help to elevate yourself when sleeping by <b>slipping a wedge under your pillow, says Klitzman. She adds, Over-the-counter cough suppressants  antitussives  taken before bed can be very helpful.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_best_way_to_sleep_when_you_have_a_cough\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the best way to sleep when you have a cough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sleep on an incline.<\/b> All the postnasal drainage and mucus you swallow during the day backs up and irritates your throat when you lay down at night. Try to defy gravity by propping yourself up on some pillows while you sleep.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you sleep comfortably when congested?What side should I sleep on with congestion?Why is congestion worse at night?Does laying down make congestion worse?How do you sleep when you&#8217;re congested?What side should you sleep on for congestion?Is it better to sleep elevated when congested?Why does congestion get worse when you lay down?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13881"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13881"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13881\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13881"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13881"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13881"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}