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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.

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However, usually, coughing is not the only symptom of asthma. Most people with asthma also experience wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain, etc.

3. GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a type of chronic acid reflux disease.

This occurs when stomach acid rises up into the esophagus. Stomach acid can irritate the esophagus and trigger the cough reflex.

4. Postnasal drip

Postnasal drip occurs when mucus drips from the nasal passages into the throat. Usually, this happens more often at night when lying down.

Postnasal drip is usually experienced when the body produces more mucus than usual, i.e., during a cold, flu, or allergies.

When mucus drips down the back of the throat, it can trigger the cough reflex at night.

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