Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Severe Coughing During The Night?
I have been coughing for last few month but only at night. Wile I was sleeping its start. I took chest ex Ray it wasn t trouble. My throat get dry and etch when I am starting my caugh at night. Is that dust might allergy Or something? By the way, I never had any allergy trouble before.
Mon, 21 Sep 2015
Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.
Severe coughing during the night may be due to many conditions
1.Allergic conditions like Asthma, Hay fever or allergic reaction from animal dander, dust, cosmetics, or pollen.
2. Lung problem like Acute bronchitis, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Pneumonia, tuberculosis ,etc
3. Upper respiratory infection such as the common cold, influenza , etc
4.It may be symptom of Serious or life-threatening conditions such as Congestive heart failure, Lung cancer, Pulmonary edema.
As night cough can be due to serious diseases, failure to seek treatment can result in serious complications and permanent damage.
The best way is to do would be to visit a physician, and he would provide you with a specific diagnosis.
Hope your query is solved
Get well soon
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.
Severe coughing during the night may be due to many conditions
1.Allergic conditions like Asthma, Hay fever or allergic reaction from animal dander, dust, cosmetics, or pollen.
2. Lung problem like Acute bronchitis, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Pneumonia, tuberculosis ,etc
3. Upper respiratory infection such as the common cold, influenza , etc
4.It may be symptom of Serious or life-threatening conditions such as Congestive heart failure, Lung cancer, Pulmonary edema.
As night cough can be due to serious diseases, failure to seek treatment can result in serious complications and permanent damage.
The best way is to do would be to visit a physician, and he would provide you with a specific diagnosis.
Hope your query is solved
Get well soon
I find this answer helpful
5 users find this helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....