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My daughter is 5 years old and she coughs every night for nearly 1 hour and by the end she commits. Everyday she does this. What could be the reason for her continuous cough
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nightly coughing fit that triggers vomiting is common in children due to a sensitive gag reflex.One major possibility is cough-variant asthma, which often triggers persistent coughing spells exclusively during sleep.Post-nasal drip from lingering allergies, colds, or sinus infections can also irritate the airway while lying down.Other potential underlying conditions include gastroesophageal acid reflux (GERD) or infections like whooping cough.Keep your child well-hydrated with fluids and avoid over-the-counter cough suppressants unless approved by a physician
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Reasons can be many. She requires detailed evaluation and medication. Consult a good experienced pediatrician.
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totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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vomiting after coughing is common in kids
continuous cough can be Viral infection , taking time to. settle down , a reactive airway or sometimes reflux /ENT related.
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It’s due to some infection that she can either in throat , lungs . There are also many reasons like any foreign body ingestion
For that child needs to be examined physically .
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Get some tests done for kid
X ray
Cbc esr
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Drink warm water
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
A cough that occurs predominantly at night and is severe enough to cause vomiting (post-tussive vomiting) should be evaluated by a pediatrician. Common causes include asthma/cough-variant asthma, allergic rhinitis with post-nasal drip, enlarged adenoids, sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux, or occasionally pertussis (whooping cough).
Please note:
• How long the cough has been present
• Any wheezing, breathing difficulty, snoring, or nasal blockage
• Fever, weight loss, or contact with someone having prolonged cough
• Vaccination status
If the cough has been occurring for more than 2–4 weeks or is happening every night, a clinical examination is recommended to identify the cause and start appropriate treatment.
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Dr. Arya S R
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Kollam
It could be due to many reasons...Duration of this symptom?Any associated breathing difficulty?It could be due to postnasal drip, gastric reflex, or allergy..
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Cough during only night means that could be due to Gastric reflex, Post nasal drip, Allergy to Fan , Ac. You need to use Anti Allergy medicine
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