I am still in the testing phase of thyroid issues. Have had my ultra sound done, and my uptake scan, and I am being referred to an Endocrinologist, but I thought I would comment on the cough. Everytime I eat or drink something, I have a phlemmy cough for hours. I'm guessing this has somthing to do with the nodules, is this true? Any information is appreciated in advance.
Would see your primary doc about the cold for recs on getting thourgh this.
I tend to suffer chronic chest congestion. For starters, you don't want to suppress your cough. That said, I hope it isn't hurting you when you do cough.
Drink *plenty* of water (thins mucus and allows it to come up easier.) Things that help bring up the gunk: steam, Guifenisen helps (Mucinex or syrup) bring it up (it's an expectorant, not a suppressant.)
Receiving karate chops across the back may help break some of it up.
There are a few supplements reported to help: Bromelain and n-acetyl cysteine (NAC). That said, it's *important* to read up thoroughly on anything that you are thinking to take.
When I get colds, I tend to up my C & Zinc.
You want to keep that "gunk" moving out from your lungs. If you are running temps, it'd be time to visit the Dr.
I hope you feel better soon, RA1.