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What Causes Severe Coughing With Green Mucus At Nights?

Hi, I am having heavy night coughing and coughing up green mucus for two weeks now. During the day I am fine. Last couple of days my chin is itching like crazy too, just at night.. I took niquil and recently Benadryl. and just now mucinex..but it does not make a difference, but that I fall asleep faster.. Thanks
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear ,

As per your query you have severe coughing and green mucous at night and it is normal at day time . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query by it seems to me there are two probable reasons for this :-

First there is acid reflux . in which esophageal sphincter not fuction normally and stomach content , which is acidic come upward upto throat and cause irritation or coughing .

Secondly there is chances of viral infection of upper respiratory track .

You should consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order endoscopy , ultrasound for pancreas and X-ray of upper digestive track along with other tests . Doctor may prescribe drugs like omeprazole and ranitidine . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist if he/she found problem to be occur due to upper respiratory track infection . For now avoid eating spicy and heavy meal specially at night , eat at least one hour before going to bed , take light walk after every meal , elevate your head while laying down and take antacid (gelusil ) after every meal .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Coughing With Green Mucus At Nights?

Hi Dear , As per your query you have severe coughing and green mucous at night and it is normal at day time . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query by it seems to me there are two probable reasons for this :- First there is acid reflux . in which esophageal sphincter not fuction normally and stomach content , which is acidic come upward upto throat and cause irritation or coughing . Secondly there is chances of viral infection of upper respiratory track . You should consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order endoscopy , ultrasound for pancreas and X-ray of upper digestive track along with other tests . Doctor may prescribe drugs like omeprazole and ranitidine . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist if he/she found problem to be occur due to upper respiratory track infection . For now avoid eating spicy and heavy meal specially at night , eat at least one hour before going to bed , take light walk after every meal , elevate your head while laying down and take antacid (gelusil ) after every meal . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari