Chronic cough-almost 2 years

[leanneqld]

I have been suffereing with a chronic cough for almost 2 years. I have had an ECG,chest x-ray, 2 blood tests, 3 CT scans, a barium swallow,a lung function test,2 bronchocopies a laryngoscopy and lung biopsy. I have been on oral steroids, reflux medication, asthma medication, antibiotics and 2 different nasal inhalants. The only relief I had was from the oral steroid(prednisone) but I was only allowed to stay on that for 5 days at a time. All the tests have revealed nothing out of the ordinary. I can walk distances without problems until I encounter stairs, then I easily become out of breath.  Also, like clockwork, I have a coughing fit as soon as I get out of bed in the morning-then throught the rest of the day I'll cough.  
I have a paralyzed vocal cord (left side) which I had treated a few years ago with surgery(implant put in place) however it is unknown if this is having an effect on the cough as I had the implant in place for 4 years before the cough without any problems.
I saw the ENT specialist today who is at a loss as to what to do now( he was trying sinus treatment-the antibiotic, nasal inhalants and prednisone) so I have no further appointments with any specialist and am left to my own devices.
Any suggestions as to what to try next????

[bsmsl]

That would pose a big problem for going to NJ.  However, I am sure that Australia has an excellent respiratory hospital as well that you could go to for evaluation.  I just can't point you to it as I am not familiar with your country.  A little internet research should help you find a good teaching hospital close to you at the very least.

Feel better.

[leanneqld]

thank you for taking the time to reply. Unfortunately I live in Australia so cannot go to Denver.

[bsmsl]

I would recommend you go to a teaching hospital for a full evaluation.  They frequently have more ideas and testing facilities right there and full spectrum of specialists to work with you.  National Jewish in Denver is reported to be the best respiratory hospital in the United States.

I pray that you find answers soon.