cough, sore throat, runny nose on and off for a month

[queens4u]

i have had a cough and a runny nose on and off for a month now..this past couple of days my throat has been soar..i wake up in the mornings and my wife is very dry..I have no fever. For a couple days or so my chest hurt really really bad, chest cold maybe?

what can this be? is this a bad cold? is it possible to have a cold for a month with a healthy immune system. please help thanks.

i had a canker sore on my gum, right now one of my teeth. and i had a couple of canker sores on the bottom inside of my lip that went away but this is b4 i had thse cold symptoms

please help im nervous what can it be thanks

[queens4u]

do u think this has something to do with an std of infection i caught??im nervous

[Arti Sharma, M.D.]

Hello,
You need a detailed medical evaluation. A clinical examination and work up is extremely important for correct diagnosis and management. It is possible that you are having sinusitis, post nasal drip or some secondary bacterial infection which is causing symptoms of cold since such a long time. See an ENT specialist and get an ENT examination done. You will also need blood counts, chest x-ray and sputum examination. Decongestant drugs and antihistamine drugs may be helpful in such symptoms. Canker sore can be caused by vitamin B-12, zinc, folic acid, or iron deficiency. It is best to consult a healthcare professional. Treatment will depend on the diagnosis. Keep me posted.
‘Best luck and take care!