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Suggest Treatment For Throat Infection Along With Cough
Question: I m having throat infection difficulty in swallowing and I cough when o just sleep....so every time it looks like I m asleep I coughing makes me wake up
Brief Answer:
Reflux oesophagitis asthma
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There is no great information given here to analyse the cause of cough aggravation at night. Have you tried any cough remedies?
At this juncture there are few possibilities occur to me
Reflux oesophagitis
Asthma or COPD
Allergic bronchitis
Chronic diseases as above can cause throat infection. Sinusitis can cause drip in the back of the throat and cough when you lie down. So if you have chronic diseases it is better to see a local doctor. If you do not have chronic diseases then gargling with salt water should help. Also the following can help you as well. You can take over the counter cough syrup at night which has Codeine in it. During the day you can try one spoon of honey every 4 hour that soothes it.
You should take food 2 hours before bed time, Avoid coffee, alcohol all time. Wear loose garments. Prop up your head with good pillow so that the acid does not reflux. Cut down extra weight if you are over weight.
There are certain other medications that you can try after a clear diagnosis why the cough occurs at night. However you should get the examination and enough tests to pin point the diagnosis. So ENT surgeon or a GP shall be able to make this for you.
Reflux oesophagitis asthma
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There is no great information given here to analyse the cause of cough aggravation at night. Have you tried any cough remedies?
At this juncture there are few possibilities occur to me
Reflux oesophagitis
Asthma or COPD
Allergic bronchitis
Chronic diseases as above can cause throat infection. Sinusitis can cause drip in the back of the throat and cough when you lie down. So if you have chronic diseases it is better to see a local doctor. If you do not have chronic diseases then gargling with salt water should help. Also the following can help you as well. You can take over the counter cough syrup at night which has Codeine in it. During the day you can try one spoon of honey every 4 hour that soothes it.
You should take food 2 hours before bed time, Avoid coffee, alcohol all time. Wear loose garments. Prop up your head with good pillow so that the acid does not reflux. Cut down extra weight if you are over weight.
There are certain other medications that you can try after a clear diagnosis why the cough occurs at night. However you should get the examination and enough tests to pin point the diagnosis. So ENT surgeon or a GP shall be able to make this for you.
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