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Sometimes when i wake i up i have a coughing fit i can have severe coughing for up to 2 minutes or more what could be happening (i am not a smoker) (my temp is fine and i dont feel sick) (this happens at least 3 to 2 weeks apart) happend last night?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Likely, your saliva goes to the airway rather than the food pipe during sleep. Change your head position with a different pillow may correct the problem.

Answered 5/19/2022

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Bronchospasm may worsen at night and a pulmonary function test with and without a bronchodilator may be helpful in determining the cause of the cough. Avoid dust, mold, allergic triggers and smoke exposure. Keep linens and pillow clean and washed in hot water. If you have congestion or a runny nose, nasal saline is often helpful in reducing post nasal drip. Watch for wheezing, chest tightness.

Answered 5/22/2022

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