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Woke up last night coughing slightly, and a bit out of breath.happens after fall asleep but not fully sleeping if that makes sense.had xray in sept.ok?
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Possibly reflux: Sometimes stomach juice can come up while you are laying down, sleeping especially if you eat or drink right before going to bed. When it comes up you will cough. It happens to me when i don't listen to my own advice. Try not to eat or drink for at least an hour and a half before going to bed and try to prop yourself up so your not laying flat.
Answered 9/28/2016
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