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I Have Cough In The Middle Of Night While Sleeping.

Posted on Fri, 19 Jun 2020

Question: I have cough in the middle of night while sleeping. After that phlegm gets accumulated in my throat. Takes a lot of time to clear it. At night it also feels as if my airways is getting narrow. Can't sleep properly.
Give me some medicine.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Start Levocetrizine twice daily.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of upper respiratory tract infection is more likely.
So start levocetrizine tablet twice daily.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
Please let me know
1. Do you have fever?
2. Do you smoke?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions so that I can guide you better.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

I dont have fever. I don't smoke.

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 minutes later)

Pls tell me for how many days should i take this tab

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take for 7 days.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
You need to take it for 7 days.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (9 days later)

Took one tablet each at night for 8 days. Still cough persists.

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 minutes later)

It is dry cough. Lasts for some time. After that I need to clear my throat for sometime. Then it's ok. I can sleep. The same thing repeats the next night.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Better to get a chest x-ray done.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on 'Ask A Doctor' forum.
I can understand your concern.

In my opinion, you should definitely consult a pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of the respiratory system, chest x-ray, and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).

Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.

Wish you good health.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee