Congested and coughing overnight and morning for months

[Anonymous]

I had a cold about three months ago and even though I’m better during the day, I get congested over night every night and wake up with a cough. It gets better during the day and then worse again over night. This has been happening for months. Any ideas? I’m 50 and otherwise healthy.

[Anonymous]

My first guess would be allergies. Indoor allergies like dust mites and what not can come into play. Personally for me using Flonase daily and using a neti pot (or similar saline wash) daily has really helped to reduce night time congestion. I also find when your turn your house from A/C to heat, the blowing of the heat into our room stirs up a lot of dust - we use to have one vent right below my pillow - once I moved the bed the night time dry/tickle cough was reduced.

[Anonymous]

Do a mold test in your house and get your vents cleaned. Vacuum more often and change your clothes when coming in from outside. Wash sheets more frequently.