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Owendale, MI
A 24-year-old male asked:

Bad cough, metallic taste, wheezing and mucus. happens only at night. lasts 5-10 minutes then stops. inhaler doesn't help. what could be the problem?

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Dr. David Ziring
Pediatric Gastroenterology 24 years experience
Sinusitis: Draining sinuses are a frequent cause of cough, worse at night when lying down. You may have an allergic sinusitis and could benefit from several treatments including nasal sprays.
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