A member asked:

Had a dry cough with back pain for 3.5 months. chest ct, xray, bloods and lft all normal. what could this be?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Dry cough: You may have an allergy causing asthmatic problems. See an allergist for evaluation and possible treatment.

Answered 4/3/2014

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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Top 3 causes...: of cough are asthma, post nasal drip and GERD. None of those would show up on the tests you've had. You need a pulmonary function test to look for asthma and the easy fix for the other two are are over the counter treatments.

Answered 11/27/2017

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