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What causes a persistent cough and gas triggered at night?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have a moderate cough for the past two weeks. I have sputum rarely. I do not have a fever or any problem with swallowing. But I can feel the pain while touching my throat below the jaw. I had a runny nose two weeks back but now it is gone. So I do not have a runny nose now.

I took Augmentin 625 mg before two to three days back and my condition became better after taking it. Now it is back and it gets triggered at night. I also have a lot of gas.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Elangkumaran Vellode Manoharan

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Dr. Elangkumaran Vellode Manoharan is a General Practitioner and Family Physician who can provide comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. He can diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses. He can provide preventive healthcare, including routine screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle counseling. He can provide pediatric and geriatric care within family medicine. He can do minor procedures, wound care, and basic emergency management. He can give patient education on nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You seem to have gastroesophageal reflux disease. This condition develops with a dry cough at night and a sore throat and causes a burning sensation in the stomach. Please mention whether you have any recent history of weight gain.

Sleep disturbance causes gas problems. Normally, our body produces 12 to 16 liters of gas. People sleeping for six to eight hours will not have any gas problems. You can take Levosulpiride and Esomeprazole tablets twice a day. Take 0.17 ounces of antacid syrup containing Sodium alginate, Sodium bicarbonate, and Calcium carbonate three times a day. You can take 0.51 ounces of Lactulose syrup at night.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at icliniq.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At June 5, 2020
Reviewed At October 10, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Elangkumaran Vellode Manoharan is a General Practitioner and Family Physician who can provide comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. He can diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses. He can provide preventive healthcare, including routine screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle counseling. He can provide pediatric and geriatric care within family medicine. He can do minor procedures, wound care, and basic emergency management. He can give patient education on nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Elangkumaran Vellode Manoharan is a General Practitioner and Family Physician who can provide comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. He can diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses. He can provide preventive healthcare, including routine screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle counseling. He can provide pediatric and geriatric care within family medicine. He can do minor procedures, wound care, and basic emergency management. He can give patient education on nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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