coughing, but why only in the evening?

[jimcal]

You probably have a chest or throat infection that is a virus. From my experience I have noticed that when I have any type of virus that gives a cough, fever or chills it is dependent on the time of day for when it is most virulent. I think of a virus like a bunch of garden ants. Some times of the day you may not see one then later they are everywhere. You can use this information to kill the virus. You determine when the problem is noticeable and for most people this may be around 5 or 6pm. You can be waiting with a hammer! Or in this case something like Theraflu which contains Acetaminophen. This, we are told is a fever reducer but in reality if you take a powdered Theraflu in warm water (lemon is best) and then get into bed with double the blankets you will sweat like a horse for about 2 hours. And I mean sweat. Depending on the virus your bed cloths and bed sheets may be soaking wet. After a shower you may feel remarkably well. This is a well known fix in England were I grew up. The product over there is Lemsip but its the same ingredient. You will be back to normal very fast although you may have to repeat the process for 2 or 3 evenings.