as i've said before; i, personally... smoke whenever i have a flu and such. it really helps to open my nasal passages, put my nerves at rest, and it helps to wipe the 'icky' feeling of being sick from my mind. i'm put at peace, and i just lie there, in warmth.

i found a love for smoking while sick. excellent aid. for me, at least. can be a sacrifice on your lungs if cough is the case.