Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on January 19, 2022
Question 1/15

A cough that wakes you up at night should go away in about:

  • 7 days
  • 18 days
  • 30 days
Question 2/15

Most coughs are caused by:

  • Viruses
  • Bacteria
  • Allergies
Question 3/15

To ease your cough before bedtime, suck on a:

  • Cough drop
  • Hard candy
  • Either
Question 4/15

You’ll get a better night’s sleep if you treat your cough with:

  • Cough medicine
  • Honey
  • Both
Question 5/15

For a stubborn nighttime cough, try a combination cold medicine.

  • True
  • False
Question 6/15

Most coughs go away on their own, but call your doctor if:

  • You make a high-pitched sound when you breathe in.
  • You make a wheezing sound when you breathe out.
  • Either
Question 7/15

What can help a nighttime cough?

  • Echinacea
  • Vapor rub
  • Either
Question 8/15

Always call the doctor if your cough lasts more than:

  • 10 days
  • 3 weeks
  • 8 weeks
Question 9/15

A cough that brings up yellow-green mucus means you have a sinus infection.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/15

Your cough may be caused by heartburn.

  • True
  • False
Question 11/15

To fend off a coughing fit, you should sleep:

  • On your back
  • On your side
  • Propped up
Question 12/15

A humidifier can soothe your nagging hack.

  • True
  • False
Question 13/15

An antihistamine can quiet that tickle in your throat.

  • True
  • False
  • Sometimes
Question 14/15

When your cough wakes you up, you should:

  • Drink a glass of milk
  • Sip green tea
Question 15/15

Cough it up. But is it OK if you swallow it?

  • Yes
  • No