persistent stuffy nose and now a drug resistant COUGH

[elcharles]

I had a protected sex with
a sex worker on the 27th
of august 2010 and i've
gone for one
week,4weeks,6weeks,eight
weeks and 12 weeks hiv
test which all the results
were negective and i've
had some symptoms. I
was told by the some
moderators that i should
not go for further testing
that the 84days
(12weeks)test is
conclusive,besides i had
no risk but i went for a 3
months and  two  weeks
test on the 13th of
dec.,first result  came out
to faint
positive  and  negective
(interdeterminate)i
don't  know wat it means
and i was re- tested again
by another  lab  attendant
in thesame hospital and
the result came out
negective, they said am
fine but to
be  more  convinced i
went
to  another  laboratory
later in the  day just to
confirm that am not been
decieved and  the result
came out
to  be  negective.
The moderators said am conclusively negective and i believed them but my symptoms are really showing up everyday.few days now i've developed a dry cough which has lasted for 4days and i've taken some cough which do not help at all besides i've been having a persistent stuffy nose but the cough worries me most,i don't know wat sign it is or the cause of it been resistant to drugs,should i wait for more to know if i'll subside,this is really pain and disturbing too.
Guys pls help me out

[kendra2928]

you wouldnt have the simptoms that fast it sounds like u could be haveing something like a false pregnacy that woman can get. its just your mind playing tricks on you

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
A cough is generally a result of an irritant such as stomach acid (gastric reflux), mucus (asthma), hair spray, perfume, dust, pollen, mold, even spicy food, post nasal drip, or infection. It could also be due to infection such as pneumonia or bronchitis. Chronic sore throats can be allergic, viral or bacterial in origin. Many viral conditions like EBV (glandular fever) behave in this way with recurrent respiratory infections. Many parasitic infestations and worms increase the eosinophil counts in the blood and thus cause an increased risk of upper respiratory infections. Conditions like tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, asbestosis and silicosis along with pulmonary fibrosis should be ruled out.
If there is no fever then chances of allergic reaction, acidity and reflux and high eosinophil count are more. Common allergens causing these symptoms are pollen, mold, dust, pet dander. Streptoccocal infection is the most common bacterial infection and can cause nasal symptoms too. Indoor exposure to black mold can cause upper respiratory tract symptoms such as sore throat and cough with or without wheeze in otherwise healthy people.
Ideally you should consult a chest specialist. A comprehensive investigation including CBC, throat swab, allergic tests, X-rays, examination with a scope in throat, spirometry etc is required keeping all the points in mind.
Meanwhile try deep breathing exercise and steam inhalation. Over the counter antihistamines, and decongestants and non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs may all help. However please take with prescription. Steam inhalation, drinking hot fluids and soups, warm lemonade, gargling with warm saline water are all very helpful. Do discuss with your doctor and first try and find the cause. Take care!

[cntryangel51]

i would wait on the cough could just be a cold or the flu as far as your HIV test go it CAN take up to 10 years to show positive so i would test every 6 months if your worried