Why does tuberculosis cough as soon as you lie down

Coughing as soon as a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis lies down may be caused by factors such as body position changes, sputum irritation, etc. If symptoms persist or worsen, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.

1. Non-pathological factors

1. Positional change: When the human body is lying down, the pressure in the chest cavity will decrease, in this case, the residual secretions in the trachea will be squeezed into the throat, resulting in the above situation. Generally, no special treatment is required, and it can be gradually recovered after proper adjustment of posture;

2. Sputum irritation: Pulmonary tuberculosis is a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, the pathogen will cause certain damage to the bronchial mucosa, and will also lead to the local production of a large amount of inflammatory exudate, and these substances will continue to accumulate in the body, thus forming sputum.If the sputum is not drained in time, it can cause the phlegm to flow backwards into the throat, which can cause coughing symptoms. At this time, you can take drugs such as ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution as prescribed for phlegm treatment.

2. Pathological factors

Some tuberculosis patients will have a dry cough, mainly because the body's immunity is low and the condition is more severe. Anti-tuberculosis drugs such as rifampicin capsules and isoniazid tablets can usually be used for treatment under the guidance of a doctor, which can effectively inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria and control the progression of the disease.

In addition to this, it may also be related to airway obstruction. Once uncomfortable symptoms are found, you should go to the hospital immediately for treatment, and after clarifying the cause, you should be given targeted treatment measures.