What is that morning cough all about? - News24
What is that morning cough all about? - News24 What is that morning cough all about? - News24 Posted: 02 Jun 2019 12:00 AM PDT Waking up coughing? Here's why. A cough, no matter what time of day it occurs, is vital for clearing the airways of irritants. However, if you're not a regular smoker and keep on waking up with a cough, you might start wondering why. There are several conditions that can cause an early morning cough: 1. Postnasal drip Postnasal drip is one of the most common causes of a persistent cough. Your nose serves as a gateway to your respiratory tract – and to protect it from irritants, the nose produces mucus that serves as a filter. But sometimes the body produces too much, which has to go somewhere – usually all the way down the respiratory tract, which will cause irritation and a cough. As mucus pools at the back of the throat while you are lying down, a cough associated with nasal drip can be especi...