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My 2 year old started coughing in her sleep- only at night. once or twice for about 10 minutes each time. no other symptoms. shes fine the entire day?
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Room issues: Coughing only in and during the sleep suggests an inhaled irritant present in the room or post nasal drainage that the kid coughs to clear.
Answered 4/28/2018
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