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This study compared the effect of pillow heights on forward head posture, respiratory function and discomfort of patients with forward head posture when lying on a supine position. The study involved 23 subjects with forward head posture who provided prior consent. This study recruited subjects using a google online questionnaire. It examined three pillow heights (0, 6, 12cm) and measured the forward head posture using craniovertebral angle (CVA), respiratory function using Pony FX and discomfort using discomfort score at each pillow height. The CVA significantly decreased with the 12cm pillow compared to the 6cm and 0cm pillows, and it also significantly decreased with the 6cm pillow compared to the 0cm lows (p<.05). Respiratory function significantly decreased when using the 12cm pillow compared to the 0cm and 6cm pillows (p<.05). Discomfort significantly increased with the 12cm pillow compared to the 0cm and 6cm pillow (p<. 05). The results showed that the 12cm pillow worsen forward head posture, respiratory function, and discomfort. Therefore, it is advised to avoid high pillows to minimize forward head posture and discomfort while maintaining optimal respiratory function.