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Can you get a cough syncope while you sleep?

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Dr. Barton Cook answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Interesting: You can certainly become bradycardic (low heart rate) with cough, sleeping or not. You would not be aware of it if you were sleeping. If you are experiencing sleep problems, a sleep medicine specialist may help. A sleep study may be helpful.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 5/18/2013

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