Causes of Dry Cough at Night
Coughs can be either mucus forming, which is called a productive cough, or they can be non-mucus forming, which is called dry. In the case of dry coughs that happen at night, there can be some specific causes that trigger them.
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Sinus
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Sinusitis is a condition where the sinuses in the head become inflamed or infected. This can lead to post nasal drainage, which causes thick mucus that is hard to cough out. This can lead to a dry cough.
Cold
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After a cold of flu has run its course, nighttime coughing can oftentimes be the result of them.
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Asthma
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Asthma is a condition where the airways of the lungs get inflamed and irritated. This can lead to a dry cough at night.
Emphysema
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Emphysema is type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that is often brought on smoking. Exhaling becomes difficult and coughing can result.
Whooping Cough
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Whooping cough is a respiratory tract infection that especially takes place in children. One of the first signs of it is a dry cough at night.
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