We’ve all been there—recovering from a cold or the flu, thinking the worst is behind us. The fever subsides, the body aches fade, and you’re ready to move on with life. But then, a persistent night time coughing lingers, hanging on long after the illness is gone. For many, this night time lingering cough can be even more frustrating than the initial sickness; you are up at all night thinking when will this cough ever go away.
A cough is your body’s natural way of clearing irritants from your airways. After an illness, the cough reflex can remain hypersensitive due to residual inflammation, postnasal drip, or irritation from the initial infection.
For many people, this lingering cough affects more than just their physical well-being. Nights can be sleepless, with coughing fits that leave you exhausted and depleted the next day. Going to public social settings become uncomfortable, as constant coughing draws unwanted side eyed attention and interruptions. Over time, this physical strain can wear on your chest, throat, and even your emotional health.
One of our patients, Sarah, shared her story, “I had a terrible cold that left me with a cough lasting over a month. It disrupted my sleep and left me feeling drained at work. I tried everything—over-the-counter medicines, teas, and even home remedies—but nothing helped. A friend recommended I visit Best Medical Acupuncture Clinic, and I decided to give it a try. After just a few sessions, the coughing eased significantly. It was like my body finally got the reset it needed. Now, I sleep through the night and feel refreshed again!”
Sarah’s experience is not unique. At Best Medical Acupuncture Clinic, we focus on holistic, non-invasive solutions to address the root causes of lingering coughs. Acupuncture has been shown to help reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and support your immune system’s recovery, creating the ideal environment for healing.
Lingering coughs are more than a nuisance—they’re a sign your body needs support. Ignoring them or waiting for them to go away on their own can prolong discomfort and delay the recovery process. In the worst case, it may even leave you so exhausted that it leaves your body vulnerable to another illness! If you’ve been struggling with a persistent cough, it’s time to explore a solution that targets the underlying issue.
Let’s help you take control of your health and leave that cough in the past. Visit for more at home tips. Or visit us at 140 NJ N-17 Ste 206, Paramus, NJ, or call us at (201) 565-1778 to schedule a consultation. Learn more about our approach at BestMedAcu.com.
You don’t have to live with the frustrations of a lingering cough. With the right care, you can move forward and breathe easy again.