Can anyone provide assistance with an "allergic cough"?
I've experienced a consistent cough since November of 2007. I've seen 16 different doctors ( 5 GPs, 3 pulmonary Drs, 2 alllergists, an internal medicine specialist, an accupuncturist, 2 ENTs, an a gastrointerologist...and even a medical hypnotist ). Even after all that, I still have a reactionary cough ( irritated throat which generates a cough w/ occasional clear flem ).
I've been on eleven different cough medicines ( even Tussionex, a class 5 narcotic ) with no relief at all. Every dr. I've seen has told me that they can't diagnose this cough. I've been in the hospital four times ( chest probe, sinus probe, digestive study, and colonostomy ) by trusting in the "system"...but each time to no avail ( except for the charges to my insurance ).
To say the least I'm desperate. Due to the irritated throat and flem secreted, I feel this may be an allergic cough of some sort...although my two alllergists disagree. I am getting weekly allergy injections in hopes of improving, but so far no luck. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I, too, have a chronic cough that produces phlegm at times. I have had this for 18 years and been to all of the docs you've mentioned except the hypnotist (but I've thought about going there as well). Just this week I saw a new ENT and he thinks this is due to a food allergy. He suggested an 'Elimination Diet.' Google Elimination Diet for more info. Also, I've been reading The Yeast Connection and you may find some helpful info in it as well. Hope this helps. I wonder, do you have other triggers that make you cough like sensitive to perfume or heat?
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