Question 1

why do i cough up clear mucus in the morning only!!!!

Accepted Answer

Post nasal drip: 60 yo male with coughing up clear mucus in the morning only. mucus pooling in the back of the throat leading to coughing can occur in the morning because of the hours laying down and post-nasal drainage. Post-nasal drainage can be caused by allergies or infections. If ongoing long-term symptoms, get tested for allergies

Question 2

why do i always cough in the morning?

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Cough : Probably due to dry mouth, post nasal drip, sinus congestion or disease, allergy and asthma.  If you have congestive heart failure, especially left sided failure, pulmonary edema can cause coughing. If your symptoms worsen or if pain and shortness of breath is associated, i'd recommend you see your internist.

Question 3

brownish cough in the morning, what does it mean?

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Go see your doctor: Without more information, it's difficult to give more specific ideas. First, if you smoke, it's time to stop. Second, if you're short of breath, you may be experiencing reactive airway disease and be in need of a short acting bronchodilator such as albuterol. Third, if you have a fever, it's a good idea to go see your family doc to see if you have pneumonia. Most bronchitis is viral so no antibiot.

Question 4

my 5yr old has a slight cough in the morning and then nothing all day.he is fitting fit ehat could be causing this?

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Allergies/dry throat: Do not understand the .He is fitting fit....But cough only in the morning and then fine all day could be related to a dry throat or allergies. Sometimes there are allergens in the child's room...Like stuffed animals in the bed, carpet, dust mites. Generally it is not a big issue unless it is interrupting sleep, affecting appetitie or going on for a while. Ask your pediatrician as well.

Question 5

i have a tickly cough in the morning and at night. my nose is a little blocked bout i've had it for at least a month what could it be?

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Allergies: Most likely allergies depending on where you live.  Could also be reflux acid from your stomach coming up into your airway while you sleep.

Question 6

i have bronchitis, i only cough in the morning, i do feel slight chest pain, overall quite ok, how bad it is to smoke even half a cigarette a day?

Accepted Answer

Smoking: Don't!  this is a common cause of persistence of bronchitis because it interferes with several of the immune mechanisms the tracheobronchial tree uses to prevent or minimize infection. To say nothing of all the other problems cigarettes cause.

Question 7

cough  in the morning bringing up a lot of mucus for 2 months. no pain. no flu like symptoms. i need to appease my mum to stop pestering me about it! ?

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See doctor: What you need is not to appease your mom, but to find out what's going on. Do you smoke? Do you have cystic fibrosis (you'd probably know that)? Do you have sinus issues? Go see a doctor. You're an adult and need to be proactive about your health.

Question 8

m, 27, fully vaxed, covid positive. no fever, no cough. in the morning, i feel normal but ever since i got covid, i feel drained between 6-8pm and breath deeply so i lay down to rest. after a couple of minutes of resting im ok. is this just anxiety?

Accepted Answer

: This is possibly your body fighting the virus. A pulse oximeter helps monitor. If worse, or if you have heart/lung conditions or diabetes, meet your doctor for labs and chest image. Some therapies might assist like convalescent plasma. "Plasma hasn't demonstrated efficacy for most although limited data suggest that high-titer plasma given early to certain patients may reduce progression"(UTDate)

Question 9

hi my 3.5 year old has a lingering wet cough in the morning and night - cold stoped long ago.what can i give her - she always has a phlegmy couch that lasts more than 2 weeks and has had a chest infection in the past. no fever or  other symptoms now?

Accepted Answer

Several options: A lingering cough after a cold can sometimes mean wheezing is present - Dr exam needed to be sure.  But if phlegm present an antihistamine like diphenhydramine @ night or cetirizine can help cough.  Good hydration with fluids also helps. Definitely call Dr if fever or shortness of breath occurs

Question 10

i have a dry cough in the morning some green flem then dry cough during the day. my throat hurts a little and feels like something there infection?

Accepted Answer

Many things : Obviously a viral infection comes to mind first. Allergies can cause these symptoms too, and are very common. See your doctor to straighten this out.

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Why do i cough up clear mucus in the morning only!!!!

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Why do i always cough in the morning?

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Brownish cough in the morning, what does it mean?

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My 5yr old has a slight cough in the morning and then nothing all day.he is fitting fit ehat could be causing this?

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I have a tickly cough in the morning and at night. my nose is a little blocked bout i've had it for at least a month what could it be?

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I have bronchitis, i only cough in the morning, i do feel slight chest pain, overall quite ok, how bad it is to smoke even half a cigarette a day?

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Cough in the morning bringing up a lot of mucus for 2 months. no pain. no flu like symptoms. i need to appease my mum to stop pestering me about it! ?

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M, 27, fully vaxed, covid positive. no fever, no cough. in the morning, i feel normal but ever since i got covid, i feel drained between 6-8pm and breath deeply so i lay down to rest. after a couple of minutes of resting im ok. is this just anxiety?

A member asked:

Hi my 3.5 year old has a lingering wet cough in the morning and night - cold stoped long ago.what can i give her - she always has a phlegmy couch that lasts more than 2 weeks and has had a chest infection in the past. no fever or other symptoms now?

A member asked:

I have a dry cough in the morning some green flem then dry cough during the day. my throat hurts a little and feels like something there infection?

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