Asthma is a respiratory disorder that causes inflammation of the airways. It is more common in adults than children. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Asthma is worse at night. Sleep deprivation can make asthma symptoms flare up during the night leading to worsening symptoms, poorer sleep, and a higher risk of worsening asthma.
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Query: Hello doctor,I have had chest congestion and wheezing problems for the past three months. I am taking ayurvedic medicines for the same. Every morning, thick white phlegm comes out, but I do not have a cough during the day. I have some relief from the cough after taking the ayurvedic medications, I g... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I appreciate your health consciousness that you run two to three kilometers a day. Your sleeping position puts pressure on your diaphragm leading to mucus building up in your throat. Your hormones change at night, which might trigger due to excess acid ... Read Full »