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My daughter coughs only for night v badly while sleeping. y? shes 7yrs

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Allergy or reflux: Nocturnal cough can be caused by acid reflux , post nasal drip, or allergies. You check with your child's doctor to find ou if any of these are a possible cuase for your child.

Answered 10/12/2013

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Dr. Gary Kohn answered

Many reasons: There are many different reasons for a cough that occurs at night. These could include asthma, nasal secretions, acid reflux just to name a few. If this has been a persistent problem for over 4 weeks or recurrent you should discuss with her physician.

Answered 9/17/2013

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