Loose productive cough at night (excess mucus): GERD (Acid reflux), asthma or sinus problem?
I’ve had a chronic loose productive cough with asthma attack for 2 years. Chest x-rays taken said they were clear. Months ago a doctor told me it was probably acid reflux cough without heartburn.
With diet and stomach protective pills daytimes cough attacks after meals are now very rare but still I wake up at night (between 1AM and 3AM) coughing and expelling mucus. Sitting for 30/60 minutes makes the symptom disappear and sleeping the rest of the night is perfect. Asthma inhalers spray helps a lot because it makes breathing easyer but I don’t think it’s appropriate.
Also mostly late evening and night, I feel lungs full of mucus and during the daytime I’ve to clear my nose often.
I’d like to know if the facts are connected in some way, if GERD is the cause of the pulmonary mucus (bronchitis), the cough with asthma and the nose running (I noticed the nose closing after excessive food).
Or maybe it is a paranasal sinuses problem that is now causing everything.
What do you think?
Tks
Filed under: Acid Reflux
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Make sure you lie down / sleep at least 3-4 hours after your meal. Elevate the head of your bed by 5" to 6" (you can get some wood planks from places like lowe’s, home depot or ace). If after a few weeks there is still no relief in the heartburn / acid reflux / GERD and you still experience the symptoms everyday, I’d try systemic (oral) steroids instead of topical ones.
For the sinus problems, check for a deviated septem. If that’s not a problem, try a prescription drug like rhinocort aqua to see if it relieves your problems. May be get an allergy test. Also drink orange juice everyday, avoid dust, rest / sleep well, exercise, wear loose fitting clothes and by all means find ways to relieve stress.
Have you gotten tested for Whooping Cough?
its your sinuses at night they get worse because of the change of weather.i have the same problem some times its so bad i cant sleep.it messes with our asthma.u can try a neti pod it clears your nose out and helps with the mucus.u can get 1` on line.they don’t cost much.hope this helps. and good luck.
The FASTEST and BEST I have found for symptoms is a teaspoon of baking soda in a small glass a couple of sips as needed
Acid reflux may cause bronchial asthma:
Reflux may induce reflex bronchial spasm
Acid may be aspirated in minimal amounts and initiate broncho-constriction
Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract associated with reflux releases chemical substances which mediate bronchospasm.
About 75% of patients with asthma have acid reflux disease. Reflux symptoms usually precede attacks of wheezy chest. Asthma is also initiated by the same dietary and lifestyle factors which trigger acid reflux symptoms. There is a good response to proton pump inhibitors given twice daily and treatment should continue for at least two months.