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this cough is destroying my life

by saladtree, Sep 06, 2007 12:40PM
I have been coughing on and off for about 4 years now and it doesn't seem to go away. My doctor thinks it is GERD but I really doubt that. I have been using Anti-Acid products (Tums, Prilosec OTC) but they don't seem to have any effect on my cough. My co-workers are getting concerned about my continuous coughing and I feel bad about coughing at workplace. Sometimes it gets so bad that I can't even go to the gym and as a result I am starting to gain weight. I have mucus in my throat and I feel the need to clear my throat all the time. I am starting to think that I have some type of throat disease. I can't blame the cough on my lungs because I can easily run 10 miles without losing breath. I can breathe easy and my lungs seems to be healthy but the throat keeps itching for cough. Please tell me what I should do!!! This cough is killing me!!
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by nonna53, Sep 09, 2007 08:47PM
To: saladtree
You and I have the same problem and I too wish to know what it is. My doctor also said it was acid reflux and I took Nexium for awhile but it never helped. I believe my problem is either asthma, an allergy or sinus trouble and I now am irritated enough to get tested. I hope we find the answer.

by marg719, Nov 21, 2008 08:38AM
To: saladtree
i have been caughing since01 my Dr. thinks its an allergy, but the medicine to costly, and i still cough. maybe its acid reflex and a allergy. marg719

by MK682, Jul 06, 2009 12:18AM
I know all about the itchy bottom of chin cough.

My cough wakes me up every night...I take a look at the watch, its 4AM...I blow my nose, drink water and try to elevate my pillow to prevent the postnasal drip.

I have tried allergy medication, cleaning my air ducts in the house, cleaning and dusting even better than I already do...

Nothing seems to work.

Tried an all natural saline rinse, Nasonex, Claritin, Aerius,

Never had any cough or problems before this summer.

Chest Xray done about 1.5 months ago, clear. Doc doesn't want to do one again, too much radiation!

ANY ADVICE???
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