Why does my dad cough so much at night?

Allergic reactions are a common cause of night cough. Such reactions may be caused by pollen, animal dander, foods, or medicines. Infections, such as the common cold, flu, and acute bronchitis, that cause inflammation of the lungs, throat and sinuses are also common causes of night cough.

Why do I need to cough when I lay down?

When you lie down at night, you lose the gravitational advantage that you have while standing during the day. If you have acid reflux, the acid comes back up your esophagus, essentially burning and irritating your throat and causing you to cough.

What is the cause of excessive coughing?

Dozens of conditions can cause a recurrent, lingering cough, but the lion’s share are caused by just five: postnasal drip, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), chronic bronchitis, and treatment with ACE inhibitors, used for high blood pressure.

What virus causes a cough that won’t go away?

Post-Viral Asthma: If you notice that your asthma symptoms are worse after you’ve had a cold (rhinovirus) or flu (influenza), or you’ve been ill recently and you’re now experiencing an ongoing cough that won’t go away, you may have post-viral asthma.

Why does my dad cough so much in the morning?

What can cause a cough in the morning? A morning cough is a common symptom with many potential causes, most of which are relatively mild. Heartburn from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), bronchitis, postnasal drip, or asthma can all cause a morning cough.

What does a persistent cough mean?

A persistent cough may be a sign of postnasal drip, acid reflux, asthma or an infection like the common cold, the flu, bronchitis or pneumonia. A cough is considered chronic or persistent when it lasts longer than eight weeks in adults or four weeks in children.

Does a cough get worse with Covid?

Whilst recovering from COVID you may continue to experience a dry cough for some time. Over time, a cough can develop into a cycle, where excessive coughing causes irritation and inflammation, which worsens the cough.

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