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I wake up at night coughing which lasts a couple minutes. last night it happened just as i was falling asleep. what's wrong?
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Nocturnal cough: You may have postnasal drip,dust collectors in the bedroom,excessively dry environment or even mild nocturnal asthma as possible causes. If you can't eradicate or improve some of these, see your physician for evaluation and treatment.
Answered 12/21/2015
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