i've been coughing for a couple weeks
no symptoms of cold or fever
any advice please?
2006-08-25 10:25:36 · 13 answers · asked by Zelda Lover 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
also have no allergies, despite the mistakened category
2006-08-25 10:27:42 · update #1
i would say just drink soft drink as cold as u can n eat ice cream// and continue doing and eating ur food normally but do not forget cold items that i have mentioned above
2006-08-25 10:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by ramesh_bhawnani 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How do you know you don't have allergies? Your cough could be from post nasal drip.....
That can be from food allergies or from plants or animals. At this time of year there are so many things out there. Lots of pollen and all the insects that shed their skins. Insect dander..
I would try Sudafed Liqui Gels. They are blue capsules. The directions say 2 every 4 hours. I have found that one a day is sufficient to keep the sinuses from filling up.
Some people are allergic to milk products and it causes them to have the drip. They are always clearing their throats while talking. Good luck.
2006-08-25 10:34:36 · answer #2 · answered by Donna A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the cough productive? iow do you bring up anything from coughing? If it is any color other than white, see a doctor.
A dry cough is almost always due to environmental factors. In the summer air conditioning pulls moisture out of the air, you may need a humidifier if that is the case. Drink lots of water to keep your body hydrated, at least 2 liters a day is recommended.
2006-08-25 10:31:06 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The top 3 causes of chronic cough are post nasal drip from a sinus infection, asthma, or acid reflux. Go see an allergist to get an asthma test, CT scan of your sinuses, chest xray, and perhaps a trial on reflux meds. Good luck.
2006-08-25 14:45:05 · answer #4 · answered by ruby doo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A chronic, annoying cough could be asthma.
This is ragweed season. My daughter would constantly cough every year this time and she also would get sinus problems.
Have you ever tried Clairitin-D? I use that and will probably need to get tested for allergies.
You might want to get screened for typical allergies like dust, ragweed, cats, dogs, molds, etc.
2006-08-25 17:14:12 · answer #5 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to the doctor myself. You see, I had a similar situation and it turned out to be an inflamed esophagus from stomach acids (I thought it was asthma.) As the doctor examines you he/she will ask tons of questions. They have a lot of great knowledge stored in their heads and may well solve your issue right away. I sure was glad I went to my doctor for the coughing ... now I am on a medication which has given me my life back! And all due to too much cola ...
2006-08-25 12:21:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two weeks of cough without any known reason could be symptoms of tuberculosis. You must see a doctor.
2006-08-25 21:44:53 · answer #7 · answered by Ashok Pipal (India) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am so, SO sorry. really i am. this must suck. probably the best thing to do is lie in bed and drink chicken soup, chamomile tea and lots of honey. then make sure to sleep a lot. Rest is important when ill. sometimes these darn caughs tend to stay with us a bit longer then we want them too!
feel better = ) becca
2006-08-25 10:33:45 · answer #8 · answered by becca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get allergies at any time in your life.
Sinus drainage can cause coughing.
Take a decongestant or cold medicine.
Drink more water.
2006-08-25 10:31:59 · answer #9 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's been a couple weeks, you really ought to be talking to a doctor to rule out anything serious.
2006-08-25 10:34:26 · answer #10 · answered by Leslie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋