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My 19 month old coughs to the point of vomiting/gagging only when she sleeps ?

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

COUGH IN SLEEP: She should be examined for postnasal drip causing the cough or gerd and other causes of cough.

Answered 7/20/2012

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