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What Causes Persistent Dry Cough During Nights?

Hi there, Ive had a cough for around 2 months now.. maybe a little longer, i constantly keep coughing up phlegm and wheezing everytime i take a deep breath, it also constantly feels like i cannot swallow because theres mucus or something blocking my throat but it feels like im choking when i try to swallow normally... ive also recently gotten a bad cold ontop of that which is subsiding but this cough doesnt seem to go away and there is a substantial amount of phlegm i keep coughing up. Also, i get a dry cough at night where i constantly feel the need to cough even when ive been coughing non stop. What should i do?
Mon, 28 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent dry cough during nights which is due to lung infection leading to upper respiratory tract infection / bronchitis. Avoid use of sharp , oily and fried food substances. You should take cough expectorants. You should do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get pulmonary function tests and X-ray chest done. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take throat soothing agents such as strepsils. Take combination of antibiotic amoxiclav along with antihistamine such as Levocetirizine. Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis if he/she find this problem to be related with acid reflux( GERD ).

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Dry Cough During Nights?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent dry cough during nights which is due to lung infection leading to upper respiratory tract infection / bronchitis. Avoid use of sharp , oily and fried food substances. You should take cough expectorants. You should do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get pulmonary function tests and X-ray chest done. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take throat soothing agents such as strepsils. Take combination of antibiotic amoxiclav along with antihistamine such as Levocetirizine. Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis if he/she find this problem to be related with acid reflux( GERD ). Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari