A persistent dry cough with throat itching that worsens at night usually indicates an allergic airway reaction, post-nasal drip, or night-time acid reflux.
When lying flat, secretions drip down the back of the throat or stomach acid travels upward, triggering reactive coughing fits throughout the night.
When Over-the-counter soothing lozenges offer only brief relief, as clearing the cough requires addressing the primary allergic or reflux trigger.
Next Steps
Have her sip lukewarm water or honey-ginger water and perform warm saline gargles before bed to soothe the throat lining. Keep the head end of the bed elevated slightly and finish dinner at least two hours before sleeping.
Please book a consultation with me. so, I can examine her throat, identify the exact trigger, and prescribe targeted soothing syrups and allergy relief.
Health Tips
Avoid cold beverages, dusty environments, and strong artificial room fragrances or mosquito coils, as these strongly aggravate throat twitchiness. Refrain from taking over-the-counter antibiotics, as they will not resolve allergy- or reflux-induced dry coughs.
Seek immediate medical attention if she experiences difficulty breathing, wheezing sounds in the chest, high fever, or blood in her sputum.