my brother used to have asthma, but i dont. im 13...
do you think i might have it?
im prob going to the doctor soon
2007-07-27 17:39:19 · 11 answers · asked by wtfff =3 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
coughing....especially in kids is a good sign of asthma. Do you get short of breath too? There lots of triggers for an asthma attack, maybe if it is asthma, you could work to figure out whats triggering you attacks and eliminate the source. Go to the MD and get opion and an inhaler.
2007-07-27 18:26:02 · answer #1 · answered by Jay R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that some of the acid in your stomach is getting out into your lungs when you lay down. A temporary solution is to prop the head of your bed up by putting a stack of folded towels under your mattress. The head of your bed should be up enough that you can feel the slope, but not so much that your mattress slides off your bed. This may give you some relief.
Seeing a doctor is a good idea with your symptoms. Stomach acid getting into your lungs (called acid reflux) can damage your lungs and cause asthma. Ask your parents what to do if your stomach or throat feels like it's burning. Some Tums might help with that temporarily.
2007-07-27 17:48:54 · answer #2 · answered by James S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's just lying down that causes it, and not that it's nighttime, it may be acid reflux going up into your upper esophagus and throat. Try elevation like the first answerer suggested. Also try not to eat anything for at least two hours before lying down. If it persists longer than a week total, see a doctor.
2007-07-27 17:49:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like post nasal drip, its nothing to worry about if thats whats causing your cough, its mucus from the sinus in your nose, it drips into your throat when you are trying to sleep especially, ask your mom for a antihistime overthe counter for kids, that should dry up the mucus and stop the drip, then you will stop coughing if this does not work, It can hurt to see the doctor. Hope this helps.
2007-07-27 18:00:19 · answer #4 · answered by patricia f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be asthma but it also might be just your bronchioles. i do the same thing. its just breathing issues. if you go to a doctor they might give you an inhaler just to use before bed to open your airways a little more. you can also try different things like putting 2 pillows under your head, or not using a pillow at all.
2007-07-27 17:48:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're too young to be coughing because of reflux (GERD). Probably not asthma. Could be related to bronchitis - the cough is mainly at night ("while lying down")
2007-07-27 17:47:45 · answer #6 · answered by jelmar106 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when im sick and coughing I sometimes cant lay down/sleep normal for too long. But thats when I am sick...maybe you are ? No need to worry. I would just ask your doctor whats up.
2007-07-27 17:44:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids all have allergy related asthma. And it mostly shows itself at nite.
2007-07-27 17:42:14 · answer #8 · answered by beth l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to elevate your upper half of your body with extra pillows, and u should stop coughing. hope i helped.
2007-07-27 17:41:32 · answer #9 · answered by ♥M♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes that happens to me, I just get more pillows to prop up my head, that usually works but if not I drink some water. then they usually go away
I hope that helps
2007-07-27 17:47:54 · answer #10 · answered by Karla M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋