Cough at midnight

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Cough at midnight

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What causes sudden onset of severe coughing spell while sleeping which makes her wake up and sit and which lasts for only 20 seconds and stops?

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Dr. Phanindra V V General Physician 16 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Phanindra V V

General Physician 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello. They might be due to allergy or sudden irritation and or stimulation of the vagus nerve or also as a reflex mechanism when some foreign particle enters the respiratory track. In such situation, use melted ghee 1 spoon along with hot water, drink sip by sip. Avoid cleaning of ears too many times, which stimulate the nerve.

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