coughing since 2000

[sunflower882]

Hello,i have had a chronic cough since 2000,and its to the point where i am worn out.i donty cough when i sleep at night,but as soon as i get up,like 10 mins after,i start coughing,and dont stop until i go to bed.i have such bad attacks,i'll lose my breath,it feels like my throat is closing up,its very scary.ive been to emergency many times,but they say there is nothing they can do,i cant die from it,but its still very scary.i have been to doctors,specialists for lungs,allergy specialist,i have been confirmed to have asthma,but i still cough every day,i have ventolin for attacks,besides i am on alvesco,but it doesnt do anything.is there something else i should try...i have been tested for allergies,but nothing showed up..also was put on meds for possible gerd,but tht didnt help.im at my witt's end...also my nose is constantly running all the time.please help me,i dont want to cough like this for the rest of my life!!!also have alot of phlemgh

[MomMom1213]

I also have had a chronic cough for about 10 years.  No one can give me a definite diagnosis or remedy. I could have written you question.  My symptoms are the same as yours. I, too, am desperate for relief....