lingering cough & cold

[fifi16]

had a cold and cough for 7 months and have only managed 2/3 weeks respite  in between bouts.  productive cough, light smoker, asthmatic.  treated for bronchitas 6 months ago.  help!

[seattlemom2plus]

Echinacea and Vitamin C always worked a lot for me but not when I was still subjecting myself to what was actual the cause of my symptoms it didn't.  Trust me I would get upset about the doctors suggesting I quit... so much that it took me years after to do so, but that was the ultimate cause for me personally with the reoccurrence.  Oh I should mention that and going into smoke filled clubs.  It was part of my job at the time, now I would be clogged up if I even entered a smoke filled room.

Do you have any other allergies that could be triggering this?

[dimples_]

U should try eating a grain of garlic everyday for d cough.  I kno it sounds kinda stupid but trust me it works.. It's just alittle home remedy...

[seattlemom2plus]

I am a reformed smoker, it has been about about 13 years since I quit.   Before that I had chronic problems with my sinuses.  It occurred every 6 months.  In hindsight I think I was allergic to smoking and my body was reacting the way it was supposed to.  And yes I was stubborn did the yo-yo smoking and getting sick and going to the doctors wondering why I was sick.  Since I quit I have not had to go on an antibiotic for sinus infections ever again.  Wish you luck :D  Keep us updated.