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I have common cold, cough is more serious when lying down for some minutes. worse symptoms in the evening hours. why?
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Postnasal drip: Likely post nasal drip contributing to worsening of symptoms when lying flat. Try to use a saline nasal wash/spray in the evening and or Claritin/ Zyrtec for few days- available over the counter.
Answered 11/25/2014
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