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How Can Chronic Cough While Suffering From Asthma Be Treated?
I am asthmatic and have just gotten over pneumonia. I still have a really bad cough that is worst at night. I have tightness in my chest and have had to use my inhalers more often than I would like. I am a little worried about something like COPD...
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During sleep, the airways tend to narrow, which may cause increased airflow resistance. This may trigger nighttime coughing. Some suggestion about the treatment are: -prescribed inhaled steroids, are very effective at reducing symptoms -avoid allergens like dust -drink liquids
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How Can Chronic Cough While Suffering From Asthma Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. During sleep, the airways tend to narrow, which may cause increased airflow resistance. This may trigger nighttime coughing. Some suggestion about the treatment are: -prescribed inhaled steroids, are very effective at reducing symptoms -avoid allergens like dust -drink liquids Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.