I wanted to see if anyone has ever heard of a situation like this:
My boyfriend has had a serious cough for about 15 years. It comes and goes as far as the severity, but it always lingers. It seems to get worse after a cold or sickness for a week or 2, but usually goes back to the less severe version. He has been to doctors and specialist back in the beginning, done various lung testing and chest x-rays, and nothing conclusive has come of it. The only thing that was diagnosed was sports induced asthma. He no longer plays sports. About 2 months ago he got the flu, was put on Tamiflu and got better, but his cough has never been as bad as it is now. It is so bad he gags and almost vomits. At his most recent doctor visit last week, he was prescribed steroids, Zithromax, an inhaler, and Singulair. So far there has been no change and tomorrow will be his last day of antibiotics and steroids. We are at a loss for ideas and his patience for seeing doctors (and funds for it) is wearing thin. Any suggestions? Ideas? Cures?
Thanks!