Many 'experts' think you can probably get 10 days out of cold cuts if properly stored (ie: not in the bag you bought it in). For me personally, since I have a huge aversion to being sick in any way, I only would leave deli meats in the fridge LESS than one week, 4 days maximum.
Nocturnal asthma is another common cause of nighttime coughing in children. Coughing occurs at night primarily because of changes in the airways that occur with sleep. An asthmatic cough tends to be a dry, hacking cough and is frequently accompanied by wheezing.
Croup often begins as a typical cold. If there is enough inflammation and coughing, a child will develop a loud barking cough. This often is worse at night, and is further aggravated by crying and coughing, as well as anxiety and agitation, setting up a cycle of worsening symptoms. Fever and a hoarse voice are common, too.