Question 1

can you die from cough syncope?

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Unlikely: It would be very rare but possible if you past out and fell injuring your head.

Question 2

what is cough syncope?

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Yes: Cough syncope is passing out in relation to coughing.  It is caused by a drop in blood pressure which is caused by the cough stimulating the vagus nerve which leads to the loss in blood pressure.  It is the same mechanism as the common "fainting spell" some people have.

Question 3

what are the most common symptoms of cough syncope?

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Passing out: When you cough hard enough, you pass out.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: cough syncope?

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Fainting with cough: Some people are susceptible to changes in their blood pressure when they change position, move their head suddenly, or cough.  The resultant fall of blood pressure leads to decrease blood flow to the brain.  Your brain's idea of a solution to this problem is to make you faint.  Now that your head is at the same level as your heart, the problem is solved. A true solution is more complicated.

Question 5

is there a cure for cough syncope?

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No: A cure for cough syncope is a difficult query.  Most of the time stopping or treating the cough will prevent the problem for most patients.  The three main causes of coughs in adults include post nasal drainage, asthma and reflux (gerd).  A good workup for the etiology of the cough is the main treatment for cough induced syncope (fainting).

Question 6

can you get a cough syncope while you sleep?

Accepted Answer

Interesting: You can certainly become bradycardic  (low heart rate) with cough, sleeping or not. You would not be aware of it if you were sleeping. If you are experiencing sleep problems, a sleep medicine specialist may help. A sleep study may be helpful.

Question 7

do people with cough syncope have a lot of pain?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Unless you break a bone when you pass out.  Actually the cough that leads to syncope is usually a powerful cough and that can result in pain, but the syndrome itself is not associated with pain.

Question 8

my doctors says i have cough syncope? what is this and will it go away?

Accepted Answer

Too much pressure: Cough syncope is a condition where you pass out after a coughing spell. Many times this is due to simply being dehydrated. The reason this can happen is this: when you cough, you generate a lot of pressure in the chest. This can compress the veins leading to your heart, which then supply the rest of the body. If you are dehydrated, the veins can more easily collapse, causing the fainting.

Question 9

can you get cough syncope while you sleeping?

Accepted Answer

Cough syncope: Yes, it is possible, but the question is how does one know if that occurs if the person is sleeping. Advise sleep evaluation and study to make sure this is not nocturnal laryngospasm or night time choking in sleep.

Question 10

what is best treatment for cough syncope besides quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

You said it: You said it and you're right. To avoid cough syncope, you must avoid coughing. If you asked:"how do I stop a headache when i'm banging my head with a hammer?" we would agree that you must stop banging your head, right?

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