A patient comes to the clinic complaining of a cough that is worse at night but not as bad during the day.The nurse recognizes that this may indicate:

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A cough that occurs mainly at night may indicate postnasal drip or sinusitis.Exposure to irritants at work causes an afternoon or evening cough.Smokers experience early morning coughing.Coughing associated with acute illnesses such as pneumonia is continuous throughout the day.

A Patient Comes to the Clinic Complaining of a Cough