night cough, watery eyes

[erin707]

For the past three nights, I am awaken in the middle of the night with very watery eyes, deep coughing, white foamy spit, some clogged sinus and post nasal drainage.  After sitting up for half an hour, the watery eyes, coughing and spit disappear. What could be causing this?

[christine507]

would you say its safe to mix Zantac 75 and omeprazole..?? took the omeprazole this morning and stilll feel like I have heartburn so I bought zantac

[colonytchr]

Can anyone tell me in  plain English whether or not I can take Pamprin and Omeprazole together without harming my system?

[bsmsl]

Several additional thoughts.

Since your symptoms are only at night, I would suspect either dust mite allergy (little creatures that live in EVERYONE's bed and pillows) or acid reflux.  Yes, acid reflux can cause the symptoms you describe even though you may not be experiencing the typical heart burn symptom.

As the dr suggested, you could try an OTC antihistamine to start with (they are cheaper).  I would recommend Zyrtec (or its generic).  Afrin is the original name brand for oxymetazoline.  Never use it for longer than 3 days at a time and then off for three days.  You can rotate if needed.  There are a number of other meds a dr can prescribe to help control your symptoms if you really suspect allergies to be the cause.

If that doesn't help your symptoms you can try OTC acid reflux meds like Pepcid, Zantac (omeprazole) and many other options.

I am one to go to the dr as a last resort, although I have learned that I cannot wait for any respiratory issues.  I go in at the first sign of trouble anymore.  If you want your symptoms addressed quickly and thoroughly, see your dr soon.  If you can wait, try some of the ideas above.  Either way, you will eventually have to talk to your dr about these symptoms.

Take care and feel better.

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, your symptoms are suggestive of acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) which is a symptomatic inflammation of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. It is commonly due to viral infection associated with the common cold. Otherwise it can be complicated by bacterial infection.

Firstly you need to undergo thorough physical examination; the blind swab or Endoscopic or sinus aspirate can be cultured to rule out secondary bacterial infection. Plain sinus films and sinus CT may show sinus fluid levels if present.

Usual treatment lining consists of following steps and mentioned drugs should only be taken after consultation from physician.
- Analgesics such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories and acetaminophen are recommended for inflammation relief.
- Mechanical irrigation with buffered, hypertonic saline nasal spay.
- Topical glucocorticoids (corticosteroids) or nasal spray.
- Topical decongestants, such as oxymetazoline for short term only.
- Antihistamines will cause a drying effect and helps to relieve symptoms.
- Antibiotics if bacterial infection suspected.

I suggest you to consult ENT specialist for further evaluation. Take care and regards.