- Female
- 28 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm dealing with a really heavy dry cough at night and it's gotten so bad that I can't sleep well. It's even causing stomach pain because I'm coughing so hard. This seems to happen a lot, like once a month, and then it sticks around for about two weeks. I've seen general physicians and they mention things like throat infections or seasonal changes, but it keeps coming back every month or two. I'm really trying to figure out what's causing this so I can find a permanent solution. What kind of specialist should I see to get to the bottom of this?
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Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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Specialist Recommendation
- Consult a Pulmonologist to evaluate for respiratory conditions like asthma or chronic bronchitis.
- Consider seeing an Allergist to rule out allergies contributing to your symptoms.
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Immediate Steps
a. Keep a symptom diary noting triggers, frequency, and severity of cough. b. Use a humidifier at night to ease throat irritation. -
Further Evaluation
- Request a chest X-ray or spirometry test to assess lung function.
- Discuss potential GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) with your doctor, as it can cause nighttime cough.
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Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist or Consult a Allergist And Clinical Immunologist
Answered 10/09/2025
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