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Why do i have this hacking cough especially at night feels like its strangling me. why is that?
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Post-nasal drip: It is most likely part of the postnasal drip or allergic rhinitis. When you lay down the little amount of secretions flow from the sinuses and the nose to the back of the throat and cause irritations. There are other causes though so have your doctor look at you and make sure.
Answered 3/13/2014
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