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Hello my son coughs very badly while sleeping at night. Seems wet cough. Giving him huf puf kit with foracort 100 since 3 days no improvement. Please suggest

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Night time coughing in this season suggest reactive airwar disease where nebulised or inhaler based medicines becomes a first choice to administer ....3 days is very short duration for improvement but ... Read More

I have been suffering from dry cough since last three days and last night I could not sleep. I am taking : Corex DX + Augmentin625+Citzen since last two days. Also used KUKA Tablets (Ayurvedic)

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I do not what makes you take KUKA for. Dry cough for 3 days is not too long. Just wait for a couple of days with the same treatment . If it does not subside in a Total of 7 days you need to take a ch ... Read More

My son age is 19 month weight 10.8kg , last few days he has cough not consistent at night it get worse disturbing his sleep , no fever , i thik  cough is thik , and phlegam stuck at mouth while lying . While breast feed a sound is there , Can u suggest any medicine as doctor is not available at this time in our area . Thnks

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Dear parents, Give axalin expectorant 1.25ml 3 times a a dayfor 5 days. ... Read More

My wife has had sinus problem for past few year,she is allergic to wether change which results in running nose and sneezing(lately happening almost everyday),but from last few days has encountered this problem where in while sleeping she gets a sever cough attack almost every night and lot of cough comes out with it(had faced such problem before f

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Use this app to search for ENT Specialist in your locality. You will get 2 types of doctors here. Those who have a free listing, whom you have to call to fix up an appointment. The other group are tho ... Read More

Respected Doctors, From last 4 days I have cold and cough. Cough and cold got decreased But in nights I am getting too much not whole night but 10 minutes I am getting. When I am drinking some water it's decreasing. Can you please help to get rid of cough totally.

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Take the medication as prescribed below. 1. Zedex P syp - 1*2 2. Tab Azithromycin 500 mg - 1*1 3. Gargle with warm water with salt ... Read More

2.8 years old female child having cough since 1 month. Started with cold and cogh, had azithral syrup. Also given asthalin syrup and now on monhale 4mg syrup and asthalin inhalation.but still have cough at night.

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Kindly do a chest xray ... Read More

My son recovered from a long cough for almost 1.5 months which used to come when he sleeps(noon/night). 2 week after that he got fever and we have paracetamol(3.5ml twice 6 hrs gap) and next day he recovered. After that he got dry cough and runny nose. Now he is coughing during the day and also when goes for sleep(noon/night) it gets worse. During

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It's difficult to comment without examining the child in person. You can try honey and sips of warm water for dry cough. Can try face mask. Keep child warm. Cough is a symptom of some underlying prob ... Read More

My son coughs at night after he comes back from playing. I gave him Mac berry 5 ml , montair lc kid 5 ml and Joshina syrup 1 tablespoon with 3 tablespoon of lukewarm water. Is it safe?

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Cough after physical activity can be a sign of exercise induced asthma ... Read More

Iam suffering from cold and cough from 2months there is little improvement. My blood reports are OK .My chest x ray is OK but there is little problem I used to take a lot of medication.smoking was less but now I have completely stopped.

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2 months of cold would require some investigations for sinusitis so kindly get yourself checked by ENT in the meanwhile take antihistamines and steam inhalation to relieve acute symptoms ... Read More

Dry cough in night is very worse and i sleep with extra pillow for head elevation however no luck. I stay in Australia and i had Robitussin dry cough and did gargle few times. Is there any suggestions

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Since when is it happens? It may be asthma. Do ur lung function test. Consult on-line. ... Read More

My 1 year and 7 months old child has. Night cough issue and get cured by honey ... why this is in night only. He has no symptoms during day. Plz advice

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Get his chest examined by physician ... Read More

My mom is 56 years.. She is having white mucus coming in her throat due to which she has to cough and spit.. She has taken antibiotics twice.. But the cough does not stop.. She gets cough when walking fast or doing some activity. And also sometimes while sleeping at night...This is happening since three months.. What should she do?

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No need of further antibiotics.. Might be because of some kind of allergen pollens more common in banglore. ... Read More

I have been experiencing this sleep problem for the past four to five years and also life style habits like improper timing food finally I got gastritis now only I am changing everything but the sleep problem doesn't change during night Im overthinking so much that why I cannot sleep what will I do and also 4 to 5 years iam not sleeping at ryt tym

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Yeah, its due to sedentary lifestyles. You need to make a fixed schedule for sleeping and follow it.daily excercise and yoga may helps a lot.reduce stimulants strictly like caffeinated drinks (tea,cof ... Read More

Hi Doctor, My daughter is not sleeping because of cough. Mostly in night time. 2 weeks she is facing this issue and we are consult the doctor and gave medicine for her. But not yet cure.

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Hi Cough takes time to decrease. I need to ask you some questions to understand the situation and guide. DM for consultation. ... Read More

My daughter is 11 months . After her birth from the next day she doesn't sleep at night.She sleep at 3 or 4 am at night but gets up several times for feeding. After 6 months also same problem.In the day time also hardly she sleeps for 3 - 4 hours. Presently now she gets up at 10 o clock in the morning again sleep at 1:30 pm or 2:00 pm( may be half

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Lot of child play in night. Nothing abnormal. ... Read More

Having sleep problem at night with hot splashes. Which kind of doctor to consult for sleep problems

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Why is that every night he ends up sleeping while sitting evry now and than,he doesn't feel comfortable while lying down and his stomach has grown very big. Kindly mention what's wrong

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Hi am facing difficulty in getting sleep almost every night ..please subscribe some ayurvedic medicine to get good sleep

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Nidranasha or sleeplessness is primarily caused by an increase in Vata and Pitta or a decrease in Kapha and Tamas. Sleeplessness can be due to many more reasons also. Your brief history is not suffici ... Read More

Hi, my daughter is 3 years old (17 kg). She is an active & playful pre- schooler. Off late she has been coughing a lot during her sleep. She is normal during the day, and sleeps well also, but coughs a lot before sleeping, during sleep, and just before waking up. Is this normal or seasonal?? Pls advise

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A cough that occurs mainly at bedtime, during sleep, and early in the morning while your child is otherwise active and well during the day is often due to post-nasal drip from allergic rhinitis, enlar ... Read More

I had fever and cough on 27th April. Fever went up to 102 however my fever went away on 4th may however since then I am having cough. Now it's a dry cough however, I don't feel comfortable while breathing. It worsens specially at night when I lie down it's then when it gets worst. I have been doing gargle had vicks vaporizer even losenges and one s

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A dry cough that persists after a fever has subsided (Post-Viral Cough) is very common, as the respiratory lining remains sensitive and inflamed. The fact that your cough worsens specifically when lyi ... Read More

I am having cold cough tonsil and fever since 2 days . Body pains and severe headache as well. I am feeling very drowsy and weakness is there in body . Getting temperature mostly during night times. Unable to sleep properly as well

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Use sinarest and dolo ... Read More

Doctor ive did my office audit at night 7pm to 6am ,also I've worked from morning on that same day, from next day I've been feeling no sleep ,red eyes, fatigue,body pains going and coming Iam unable to sleep from 2 days Please suggest me what to do

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Dear doctors, thanks a lot for reading my queries and helping through. Am much grateful !! I am a mother of 10 month old, and ever since her birth, we both haven't slept for continuous 4-5 hrs of sleep. She is waking every 2 hrs once throughout the night. She wakes she sucks and then sleeps. Sometimes, she sucks for 1/2 an hr. I have tried every s

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Infancy is a period with feed predominant diet for the baby. Breast milk is like elixir to the child for multiple reasons . Baby need to be initiated on complementary feeding after 6 complete months. ... Read More

My mind simply doesn't seem to switch off all night long; it keeps thinking about—or rather, replaying—absolutely anything, even the most mundane things, until 7:00 AM. Could you please tell me how I can manage to fall asleep? I am unable to focus on my studies, and I have exams coming up in just a few days.

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Hello. It looks like this has been triggered because of likely exam related stress. Here’s a few things I would suggest to get your sleep cycle in tune again: 1. Avoid sleeping during the daytime, esp ... Read More

Past 4 days she is trying sleep she wakes to breathe..her hrct ,echo mri was normal (did in December)hrct and in janaury...she has breathlessness issue while talking too as cold comes but now ohk but still there but this onset waking up to breathe..no snoring(happened twice only when she lays on her back no history of snoring)but cough is persisten

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Rule out allergic airway disease and GERD ... Read More

Doctor, when my child was 1 year old, she had chronic cough and it got better after 3 months. From that time, breathing difficulty and mouth breathing started. The pediatrician confirmed adenoid. Now she is 3 years 5 months old; the adenoid has shrunk and sinus is mild, but still she is not sleeping well at night. Pediatrician and ENT doctor said t

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kindly connect..she may be having oad ... Read More

Hi For last two weeks I'm not getting sleep at night I tried to sleep but getting some discomfort and getting up..i thought it bcz of before period but after periods also getting same issue.. checked ecg thyroid sugar test all ok.. doctor suggested some acidity gastric tablet..was fine that time But again I'm not getting sleep.. discomfort is lik

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Kindly consult with proper previous medication prescription on practo with me anytime till midnight ... Read More

Sir ,Madam, I have been under Ativan 2mg medication for 6 years for insomnia and Anxeity. Tried withdraw multiple times,but had many issues. Tried 2 years with homeopathy(consultation) along with Ativan, but causing drowsiness in morning and sometimes sleep disturbances. Homeopathy medicines kept calming and helped on managing irritable, but same

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In Ayurveda,Stress and anxiety usually come due to the imbalance of vata and pitta dosha in our body. Treatment focuses on calming the nervous system and stabilizing the mind. ... Read More

My daughter is 9yr old.. she has cough from today n specially in night..after sleeping she continuously coughing. Please suggest something what can I give to her. Thanx in advance

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Greetings look's like allergic cough Give Montair lc and Levolin ... Read More

Hi, my baby girl is 3.5 month old and weighs 5.9 kg as of Dec 20, 2025. Can she sleep more than 6 hrs at night ? Can I allow till 7 or 8 hrs? Would their throat become dry if I leave her to sleep that long without feed? Please recommend. Thanks in advance.

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U can feed during sleep also ... Dnt leave , u must feed her ... Read More

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