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I have a tickly cough in the morning and at night. my nose is a little blocked bout i've had it for at least a month what could it be?

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Allergies: Most likely allergies depending on where you live. Could also be reflux acid from your stomach coming up into your airway while you sleep.

Answered 5/2/2013

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Lots of reasons . . : Ticklish cough could be due to allergies (post-nasal drip), reflux (bad heartburn), even asthma. Obviously we think of infections too. But if it's only in the morning accompanied by stuffy nose, i'd think of post-nasal drip eg allergies. Otc allergy medications can be used to determine if cough is due to allergy. Family physicians are trained to provide further evaluation.

Answered 2/16/2013

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