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Is anyone else dealing with a neurogenic cough?
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Jan 5 11:04am | Replies (87)Comment receiving replies
Your description of your nighttime experiences and any sensation in the respiratory tract causing a cough reflux is Exactly what I’ve had for years now. You put it all into words for me. I’m sorry you’re not finding answers, me neither. But I’m hoping one day there’ll be more research done. There are apparently a lot of us. Take care.
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One of the names I made up for my cough is “postural” if. Change positions, especially rolling over at night!
I used to have a bed that raised up my head but don’t anymore, so I try to prop myself up on pillows. Not very comfy
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Your story sounds so similar to mine. However, I have not tried anything to help the cough even short term. My PCP gave me a prescription of hydrocodone/chlorphen ER cough syrup to get some sleep when I am dragging badly. It also comes in handy for having MRI's, dental work, eye exam, hair cut, CT scans, church, but it does give me a hangover the next day if I take a full dose of 5 ML. I try not to use this medicine unless I absolutely have to because it is a controlled substance. I have my physical tomorrow so I am going to ask him if he would give me a refill every 6 months or even once a year. I understand that a neurologist is the specialist I need to see abou the cough so the soonest I could get in is Nov. 18 and that is with a PA in one group and in another group (Duke) I can't get in to see a doctor/neurologist until April '26. We have a terrible shortage of doctors in this area...maybe everywhere. So I just keep doing what I am doing to try and control the cough...rescue inhaler, water, cough drops and carbonated beverages. Best of luck to you.