Nighttime Cough and 7 Possible Triggers in African Children: Why it Happens and When to Worry

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Few things worry parents more than a cough that starts—or worsens—at night. A child who seems fine during the day may begin coughing once the lights go off. Sleep is disrupted. Parents lie awake listening, wondering if something is wrong. In African settings, nighttime cough is common. Dust, dry air, humidity, smoke exposure, infections, and … Read more