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What Causes Severe Cough When I Lay Down?
Question: coughing hard when i lay down. started about 8 days ago felt like a cold at first i can breath easily but have a slight scratchy throat i dont smoke been in good health 54 years old all the OTC meds ive tried OTC meds dont help much some mucus no color in it as i start to fall asleep i go into a coughing spell. feel better in morning by end of day i'm worn out. can this be allergies? Never been bothered by it before.
Brief Answer:
Following advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
First of all your symptoms may be related to flue pulmonary complications which are manifested with productive cough and chest pain.
Usually it needs 2-4 weeks to a complete recovery of your symptoms. If the symptoms will persist or increase in their intensity then they may be related to pulmonary issues (especially pulmonary allergies).
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
First of all your symptoms may be related to flue pulmonary complications which are manifested with productive cough and chest pain.
Usually it needs 2-4 weeks to a complete recovery of your symptoms. If the symptoms will persist or increase in their intensity then they may be related to pulmonary issues (especially pulmonary allergies).
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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