Question
Why do children have severe coughing during the day but virtually none at night?
Answer
Children who have severe coughing during the day but almost none at night, along with paroxysmal cough and sputum production, may be suffering from asthma or airway hyperreactivity. It is recommended to undergo anti-inflammatory and antiallergic treatment, and to check lung function to determine if hormone therapy is necessary. Additionally, attention should be given to the possibility of foreign objects being inhaled into the airway.