Terrible Morning Cough.. Help?

Question

Alright.. so here's my problem. Whenever I wake up early (like before 10:30) I have this terrible cough. My doctor says it's a nasal drip or something but it just doesn't seem to make sense to me. Anyways, I've had this cough for an EXTREMELY long time.. like at least 8th grade (and now im a freshman in college) Sometimes I even gag from the intense coughing... My nose is definitely clogged and I guess that just perpetuates the cough due to lack of air during the cough haha Weird stuff...

So I was wondering if anyone else has a cough like this in the morning and if anyone knows of a rremedy. It usually lessens as the day goes on.. but it still worries me a bit.

Thank you for all of your help!

I have spring allergies and I consume a bit of 2nd hand smoke. :-(

Answer 1

do you smoke?? cus if you do, sounds like smokers cough???

Answer 2

Time for a second opinion, get your doctor to write a referral to an ear nose and throat specialist. You will need a written referral to avoid any insurance red tape and BS. 6 years +/- is too long for this to be going on and sounds suspicious. Do you smoke at all? Have allergies? This does sound weird to me. Good luck with that.

Answer 3

Drink hot strong coffee in the morning. It helps to open the airways quicker. I don't have the problem that you do but when I get a cold I always get a cough that lasts a really long time and the coffee always helps better than anything else.

Answer 4

it all depends on where you live

if you live by a place close to a factory or a mine, 9-11 o clock in the morning is the perfect time for chemicals and other wastes to disperse into the atmosphere

try to shut your windows or wear a mask

go really early or dont go out during 9-11

Answer 5

Your going to have to start buying the $40 bag and give up the ditch weed

Answer 6

if it's that bad go to another doctor...