Why does an eight-year-old child cough at night but not during the day?
Disease description:
Recently, my younger sister has not been coughing during the day, but experiences severe coughing at night. I would like to ask what might be causing this?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
An 8-year-old child who does not cough during the day but coughs at night may be experiencing allergic cough or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). If the cough is due to allergies, antihistamine medications such as loratadine granules may be taken under a doctor's guidance, and a healthy living environment should also be maintained. If the cough is caused by GERD, medications such as omeprazole enteric-coated capsules may be taken as directed by a physician. However, please note thatomeprazole enteric-coated capsules are recommended for use in individuals aged 14 years and older.
