Why do I always cough in the middle of the night?

Cough is a relatively common respiratory disease. In addition to being a respiratory disease, colds and fever can also cause coughs. Colds and fevers are common diseases in life. Most people will cough after catching a cold, but some people do not cough during the day after a cold, but always cough in the middle of the night. Why do they always cough in the middle of the night? The following are the specific reasons for coughing in the middle of the night.

I always cough at night and can’t sleep well. It’s so annoying! There are two types of coughs at night: coughs without phlegm and coughs with phlegm. If you have a sudden dry cough one or two hours after falling asleep, accompanied by dry mouth, bitter taste, hoarseness, etc., it is often a cough caused by gastroesophageal reflux. If you suddenly have choking and coughing due to interrupted sleep, and are accompanied by many dreams and shallow sleep, it is mostly caused by sleep apnea syndrome and you should see a sleep specialist. Coughing with sputum at night, starting as soon as you go to sleep and relieved when sitting up, is mostly caused by upper respiratory tract infection and backflow of nasal discharge irritating the throat. If the cough starts at four or five in the morning and recurs for a long time, you should be careful about the cough that may be a variant of asthma, and the allergens that trigger the asthma should be identified as soon as possible. If you suddenly feel shortness of breath, cough, or gasp during your sleep, be careful that the cough may be caused by heart failure and go to the hospital immediately for treatment.

I cough many times a day and I can't tell when. Dry coughs that occur at irregular intervals every day are often caused by allergies. Some people are born allergic to cold air or odors and are prone to coughing. You can go to the hospital to check for allergens and receive desensitization treatment. If the cough is accompanied by sputum, it is often a chronic respiratory disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis, emphysema, etc. If your cough is accompanied by weight loss and blood in your sputum, don't delay and go to the hospital immediately to rule out tuberculosis and lung cancer. Coughing during the day but not at night can affect my work. This type of cough often affects talkative people. Professionals such as those who often speak at meetings, teachers, and other hosts are most likely to suffer from acute and chronic pharyngitis. They cough as soon as they open their mouths, but are fine when they are silent or sleeping. This kind of daytime cough is easy to treat. Drink more water, speak less, and carry some throat lozenges with you.

In certain situations, coughing occurs uncontrollably and is difficult to control.

Involuntary coughing accompanied by nasal congestion and clear runny nose can basically be determined to be caused by allergic rhinitis. Doing allergen testing and avoiding contact with allergens are good ways to avoid coughing. If you only have a cough and the attacks are related to specific occasions or situations, it may be a psychogenic cough and you need to see a psychiatrist. Simple cough treatment will not be effective. There are many reasons for coughing. Don't take any treatment on your own. Don't get involved in tracing the cause of the disease. Let the doctor help you.

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