i have had a cough for a year?

Question

I have had a cough for a year, have been tested for asthma and I don't have it. There is no infection and I regularly lose my voice what could it be?

Answer 1

Doctor: Please see a doctor before you cough up a lung. No kidding, this is obviously not going away. This is going on 11 months too long.

Answer 2

Could be serious: The most common causes of chronic cough are reflux, asthma, allergies, work issues, but there are many other serious causes (and asthma may be a serious issue for you down the road). See your physician, and keep at it until someone has a decent answer.

Answer 3

Yes see your doctor: A chronic cough that goes on for weeks usually has a cause. In most cases, it turns out to be post-nasal drip from allergies or sinusitis, reactive airways like asthma or copd, or gastro-esophageal reflux. In some instances, it can be something more serious. Long-lasting cough requires a thorough evaluation & possibly coordination between many specialists, so get checked out.

Answer 4

Bronchitis: This sounds like your cold moved into your chest and how you have bronchitis. This typically last for about a month but last 6 weeks or longer in about 25% of folks. It is usually caused by a virus so antibiotics won't help much. You should see your doc to make sure you haven't developed pneumonia or one of the more common forms of bronchitis known as asthma (or cough variant asthma).

Answer 5

Cough: Could also be asthma. I agree entirely with dr. Chappell.

Answer 6

Treatable problem: Sometimes, after an upper respiratory infection, the airways become more sensitive than normal and bronchospasm occurs manifested by a dry, hacking cough that can last weeks to months. This can be treated with a bronchodilator inhaler as well as a steroid inhaler. You would use the inhalers regularly until the cough is under control and then use them as needed if the cough returns. Treatable.

Answer 7

Get checked: There are several potential causes for this. A good history and exam will help to determine the cause. An x-ray may be suggested as well.

Answer 8

Cough: The 4 main causes of persistent cough are asthma, post nasal drip from allergies or sinus infection and stomach acid reflux. A lingering cough may occur after the "flu" or other viral respiratory illness. A lingering cough may be due to whooping cough (pertussis). There are many more less common possibilities. To effectively treat, it is important to have right diagnosis-see lung specialist.

Answer 9

Could be reflux?: It's interesting that chronic reflux (food sloshing up into the esophagus) may cause symptoms other than heartburn. Cough, wheezing, hoarseness are all symptoms of reflux! If you were treated specifically for cough, or for asthma, you may need a different medication to address the problem. Talk to your doctor about this. Good luck. LGromkoMD

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