Question 1

what could cause a dry cough in my 14 mon old? allergies?

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Likely: Allergies are a frequent cause of cough. But there are cases where the "cough" is in place of a wheeze and maybe asthma, which is treated entirely differently.

Question 2

can pet allergies cause you to cough up blood, and if so, why?

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Not likely: Pet allergies can be very annoying leading to allergic rhinitis or severe triggering asthma or even rarely anaphylaxis.  However, pet allergies should not cause a person to cough up blood.  A cough productive of blood may have many causes and a physician skilled in the evaluation such as a pulmonologist can help identify the cause so proper treatment can be given. Don't delay....

Question 3

how do you get rid of laryngitis and what are the causes?  also what kind of allergy will make you cough?

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Laryngitis: The major cause of laryngitis is viral infection, but this can also be due to allergic reactions, as can cough. In phoenix you might be concerned with the possibility of coccidiodomycosis (desert fever), and a visit to a local doctor would not be a bad idea.

Question 4

when i drink guava, litchi and orange juice, it causes me to cough for a while. could this be an allergy?

Accepted Answer

Not Likely: Given your description is doesn't sound like a typical allergic reaction which usually includes one or more of the following within minutes to 2 hours of ingestion: hives, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, wheeze, vomiting, or passing out. Sometimes drinking cold beverages can cause a coughing fit in some people. See an Allergist for further workup and evaluation if concerned.

Question 5

i suffer from post nasal drip due to allergies which has caused a chronic cough. i recently started having breathing difficulties and started using symbicord 160 two days ago however it's making my breathing worse. can i stop using it immediately?

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Asthma attack: If your asthma is worsening despite Symbicort treatment. You may need oral steroids, and an appointment with your PCP is indicated. 
In the meantime, use nasal saline spray and please avoid any triggers of your asthma such as dust or mold.

Question 6

can an allergy from blood pressure medicine cause a persistent cough?

Accepted Answer

Cough antihypertensi: Ace inhibitors can cause a persistant cough and can cause allergic selling or hives. The cough however is related to kinens and is usually not a true allergy. In rare cases most any drug can cause a cough from a hypersensitivity reaction.

Question 7

what can cause a productive cough mainly in the morning every day for about a month? been to doctors, congestion not in lungs. allergies or asthma?

Accepted Answer

Check bedroom: Hi emily. There may be something in the bedroom that is an allegan. That can include your bedding, a feaher pillow or feather or wool blanket. Since the cough has been going on for a month, i would check your heating system. You may need to replace the filter, or clean the humidefier if you are using a humidifer or vaporizer make sure you clean them. Hopefully, symptoms will improve.

Question 8

why do i sometimes feel like i have to cough when i dont even have a cold? i do have allergies and my mother had asthma, so what causes that feeling?

Accepted Answer

Airways inflammation: is simply the description of asthma / rhinosinusitis, I am not sure what you meant by the allergies you have, probably it is upper airways symptoms, the inflammation of which can affect the lower airways too and cause cough even if you don't have a cold, see an allergist or your doctor for evaluation, check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area, best wishes

Question 9

how do you determine if a dry cough is caused by gerd vs allergies or asthma? no other symptoms besides a lingering dry cough and i feel a lil post na

Accepted Answer

Response to therapy: Assuming that you have narrowed the cause of your cough down to these things, it all depends on your response to medical therapy and avoidance of triggers. Your doctor could help with a trial of an inhaler like albuterol and you could also try medicines that are available over the counter for GERD and allergies. If you respond to symptomatic care, that may be al that you need. Also consider URIs.

Question 10

i have bad allergies had a ige test done abormal  can pet dander cause some chest congestion and mild cough?

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Yes: Pet dander is a common cause of allergy.

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I suffer from post nasal drip due to allergies which has caused a chronic cough. i recently started having breathing difficulties and started using symbicord 160 two days ago however it's making my breathing worse. can i stop using it immediately?

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What can cause a productive cough mainly in the morning every day for about a month? been to doctors, congestion not in lungs. allergies or asthma?

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Why do i sometimes feel like i have to cough when i dont even have a cold? i do have allergies and my mother had asthma, so what causes that feeling?

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How do you determine if a dry cough is caused by gerd vs allergies or asthma? no other symptoms besides a lingering dry cough and i feel a lil post na

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