2023-12-29 09:35:39
After a sore throat or nasopharyngitis, your cough persists for several days, especially when you lie down. We explain to you where this cough comes from and how to make it disappear.
The editorial staff of Allo Docteurs
Written on 12/29/2023
Why do we have coughing fits a few days after a severe sore throat?
You had very sore throat but in recent days you seem to be on the upswing. However, Cough Untimely noise persists and spoils your nights. Where do they come from and is this a normal phenomenon?
After a viral infection that affects the throat or any other part of the ENT sphere, “the cough accompanies us in fact for several days“, even after the disappearance of the other symptoms, confirms the Dr Jimmy Mohamed, general practitioner.
Phlegm in the back of the throat
And for good reason: often, during a viral infection, “there is inflammation of all airways“, confirms Doctor Julien Briffod, ENT doctor. Which explains why we have a “reactive cough in the trachea” he explains. Which is particularly true when you lie down, and therefore from a stronger at night, because at that time, the secretions produced in the event of inflammation fall into the back of the throat, accumulate and cause this cough.
Limiting secretions will help limit this cough. Daily, wash your nose with physiological serum or with dedicated sprays. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water but also hot drinks like thyme infusions with Honey to soften these phlegm and soothe the throat.
When should you consult?
Finally, be aware that there are coughs of digestive origin. THE gastroesophageal reflux is one of the very important causes. Stomach fluid is very acidic and when you lie down, this fluid will rise to the level of the esophagus and larynx, causing burning and reflex coughing.
In any case, if the cough persists for more than two or three weeks, consult your doctor.
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