4 Causes of Dry Cough at Night

KOMPAS.com – A cough that produces mucus is known as a “productive” or wet cough.

Meanwhile, a cough that does not produce mucus is known as a “non-productive” cough dry cough.

Dry cough at night can make it more difficult to sleep and, in turn, affect activities during the day.

Reported from Healthline, There are 4 causes of dry cough at nightthat is:

1. Viral infection

Most dry coughs are the result of infections such as colds and flu.

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Symptoms of an acute cold and flu usually last about a week, but some people experience symptoms that last longer.

When cold and flu symptoms irritate the upper respiratory tract, it can take some time to recover.

A dry cough can last for weeks after the acute symptoms of a cold or flu have disappeared.

2. Asthma

Asthma is a health problem that causes the airways to swell and narrow making it difficult to breathe.

A chronic cough is a common symptom of asthma and is often worse at night.

Also read: Cough Every Morning, Is It Due to Stomach Acid or Other Diseases?

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