What causes excessive cough in the night despite taking medication?
Patient: I have been to the Dr for severe night cough...The medication she prescribed has been taken, However the cough is still there. I have never smoked, I work out daily, however cannot sleep.At night due to coughing. Please advise some relief...thank you Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Most common cause for night time coughing is Asthma. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) once a day at night is also beneficial.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.