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A member asked:

Could u pl let know the reasons having cough only in night & not in day time in adults & also in children.if allergies, how to find tht what allergy is?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cough: Night cough may be caused by a post nasal, drip.Use saline nose drops for help as well as a vaporizer.Allergies can be determine by a good history and sllergy testing.

Answered 3/6/2014

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