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Causes Of Midnight Cough

What causes night cough? When you suffer severe cough that too when you lie down then it can be considered as cough that is a result of your posture.

Night cough could be tough to deal with as it disturbs your sleep and may also disturb others around.

Reasons For Dry Cough In Summer

Cough is nothing but your body's attempt to clear the airways. What causes dry night cough? Well, the reasons could be flu or cold or in some cases various conditions that affect your lungs.

Even smoking can be one of the night cough causes. When your body has to struggle to get rid of the mucus that is stuck in the airways, the cough becomes severe.

Dry Cough Home Remedies

In some people, the cough could be due to lung infection or even throat infection. Now, let us discuss various reasons behind night cough.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis

Allergies and sinusitis can also cause cough in the night. If you are suffering from sinusitis, it is better to consult your doctor to get the medicine prescribed to curb your midnight cough.

Deficiency

Deficiency

If your diet lacks important nutrients then it may also lead to cough. Experts say that iron deficiency could be one reason behind night cough.

Asthma

Asthma

This could be one of the causes of midnight cough. It is a fact that some people suffering from asthma also suffer form midnight cough.

Simple Reasons

Simple Reasons

If the air in your bedroom is dry, your nose and lungs may get irritated and this can result in night cough. Using a humidifier can solve the problem in such cases.

Acid Reflux

Acid Reflux

Though most of us don't realise it, it is fact that we may also experience cough when we suffer from acid reflux. It is better to consume a light dinner if acid reflux is the reason for your cough.

Medications

Medications

Certain medicines can also cause cough in the night. If you are using any mediations, it is better to tell your doctor about your cough so that he or she can detect whether it is a side effect of the medicine.

Story first published: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 17:24 [IST]