Persistent dry cough

I have had a persistent dry cough for 3 months now, and phlegm - its not all the time mostly during night time.
When I was younger I had asthmatic rash, but I have never had a problem with hayfever. I am allergic to dust though, I seem to break out in a rash
My doctor says I have rhinitis, i've taken Zyrtec, antibiotics, phlegm dissolvers and I still ahve this cough.

Any idea what it is?

[Lila0228]

Do you have asthma?

Rhinitis is more like a sinus infection... so i can see why zyrtec wouldn't work for that.

You could try googling "watercure" and "asthma" or "watercure" and "cough"

or these 2 sites.. www.watercure.com or www.watercure.org. i have had the same dry cough, sometimes with phlegm and this has helped me a lot with it.. i also have asthma and it helped with that too. when i get the cough i take a large glass of water with 1/2 tsp of salt and it breaks up the mucous and stops the cough. Very good site though I would defiately check it out.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Has a chest xray, CT scan of your sinuses and lung function testing been done?

What is your age?

It is important that you consult a pulmonologist orr chest specialist at the earliest for a proper clinical evaluation and confirmed diagnosis.

You should need inhaler medications and nasal sprays and a course of antibiotics probably.

Is there any family history of allergies?

Let us know what your doctor advises and also if you have any other doubts.

Hope this helps.

Regards.