Why is my cough worse in the morning

Question 1

For the last 6 mnths i have a really dry cough and have gel like balls that come up with the cough, usually worse in the morning but occurs thru out ?

Answer

Evaluation: This is not normal. The cause of chronic cough could be something in the lungs ,heart or gastrointestinal tract such as reflux. A medical evaluation i... Read More

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Question 2

Ive been having this dry cough for three months now. it gets a bit worse in the morning when i workout with some phlegm and in the evening when i lye?

Answer

Chronic cough: If a cough persists more than 8 weeks then it’s considered chronic and you need to be evaluated by ENT to make sure it’s not coming from post nasal dr... Read More

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? GERD: Reflux can cause such symptoms, especially if you have already sensitive airways, you can can try OTC antacid / PPI, but read the labels carefully, an... Read More

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Question 3

I've had a productive cough for a week. worse in the morning. gagging and coughing up mucus all day. kidney pain. how long to wait until i see a dr?

Answer

Cough: I would see a doctor today. May be bronchitis or a pneumonia and with the kidney pain, I would check it out.

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Question 4

Good evening doctors, ive been coughing for a week now and the cough has gotten worse to a point where i vomit- i am currently pregnant @13 weeks , the coughing gets worse in the morning and at night .

Answer

Influenza/COVID 19: Please see your physician for screening to rule out influenza and COVID 19. Have vaccinations on schedule and treat underlying conditions. Avoid medic... Read More

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Question 5

Started with a sore throat, moved to a cough, now very chesty and some production. worse in the morning and night. 10 days old. just a cold? or more?

Answer

Possibly more....: 10 days is pretty long for a common cold. If your are coughing up colored phlegm or having colored nasal discharge you may have a sino-bronchial syndr... Read More

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Question 6

Why does my cough get worse at night or first in the morning?

Answer

Depends on age: In children a cough at night may be an indication of chronic adenoiditis; possibly even sinusitis. In an adult i would lean more towards acid reflux a... Read More

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Question 7

I have a bad pain in my lower left side, it's painful particularly when i cough. its gradually been getting worse since this morning. should i worry?

Answer

Left lower abdomen: Could be pulled muscle could be colon could be hernia if you develope fever see physician.

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Question 8

Husband very fit an athlete 57 non smoker has had a cough since oct. he is coughing up catarrh its worse at night and in the morning morning worrying?

Answer

Chronic sinusitis?: This could be chronic sinusitis, reflux, or other problems. I would start with an ENT in the states. A chest x ray would be a good start in any case... Read More

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Question 9

Is a worsening cough on day 9/10 counting zero a problem with covid? im still testing positive. other then the cough i feel fine. i had a coughing fit for 3 hours in the early morning hours.. should i be concerned? im worried about turning worse?

Answer

Duplicate question; see previous reply. Most likely this isn't dangerous, but you should play it safe and see a doctor soon. Good luck.

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Question 10

I had a tickly cough which started 6 weeks ago then turned into a bad cold and pharyngitis . the cough then got much worse but gradually improved and now 6 weeks on i am hardly coughing at all exept a little bit first thing in the morning. however, it has

Answer

Incomplete question: But it seems you have recovered and do not need any treatment at this stage.

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Why is my cough worse in the morning

For the last 6 mnths i have a really dry cough and have gel like balls that come up with the cough, usually worse in the morning but occurs thru out ?

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Ive been having this dry cough for three months now. it gets a bit worse in the morning when i workout with some phlegm and in the evening when i lye?

I've had a productive cough for a week. worse in the morning. gagging and coughing up mucus all day. kidney pain. how long to wait until i see a dr?

Good evening doctors, ive been coughing for a week now and the cough has gotten worse to a point where i vomit- i am currently pregnant @13 weeks , the coughing gets worse in the morning and at night .

Started with a sore throat, moved to a cough, now very chesty and some production. worse in the morning and night. 10 days old. just a cold? or more?

Why does my cough get worse at night or first in the morning?

I have a bad pain in my lower left side, it's painful particularly when i cough. its gradually been getting worse since this morning. should i worry?

Husband very fit an athlete 57 non smoker has had a cough since oct. he is coughing up catarrh its worse at night and in the morning morning worrying?

Is a worsening cough on day 9/10 counting zero a problem with covid? im still testing positive. other then the cough i feel fine. i had a coughing fit for 3 hours in the early morning hours.. should i be concerned? im worried about turning worse?

I had a tickly cough which started 6 weeks ago then turned into a bad cold and pharyngitis . the cough then got much worse but gradually improved and now 6 weeks on i am hardly coughing at all exept a little bit first thing in the morning. however, it has

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