re: Can't shake a cough

sounds like chronic bronchitis.

Suffered from sinus issues for years. Those led to major chest issues and finally pneumonia. Had sinus surgery to correct deviated septum along with clearing "windows" in my sinus cavities . had bad allergies every spring/summer.

Better now however the last bout of allergies attacking me liked to kill me. Literally. Cough, cough, cough. Lack of breath. Congestion and the like. Went to a different doc, had two courses of prednisone to knock it out. Turns out I am more asthmatic than I originally thought. On a symbacort inhaler and that has worked wonders. Also going through allergy testing to dial in what plagues me so I can take shots.

Things change over time, you may be developing asthma and not know it. Like others said, get the chest X-ray see what it shows. Good luck.

Apple cider vinegar - heat and drink w water and go sit in a steam room

I took the tessalon pearls, two z packs, an inhaler, prednisone and I don't remember what else. Nothing helps

Best description of whooping cough

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My wife, is upset with me, because I haven't gone back since, mainly because of my travel / work schedule and partly because I am stubborn.

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As she should be. This is terrible reasoning. You don't go the doctor for something serious like this for you. You go for your family. They need you around and healthy.

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You go for your family. They need you around and healthy.

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You're right. No defense. I will make this a priority once I get back in town.

From a different perspective, consider giving this a shot

Natural Factors Sinus Lung Bronchial Health

This has really helped me in the past with lingering chest congestion. I'm generally opposed to antibiotics for sinus and bronchial issues, considering the potential harm antibiotics can do if you really don't need them. So many doctors just seem to feel pressure to give antibiotics to every third patient.

Assume since you travel a lot for business, travel is via plane and you are having to stay in hotels. Airplane and hotel/motel = perfect environment for one to catch a cold. We traveled by plane and stayed in hotels twice a year for 30 years and for each trip except maybe 4, I either came home with a cold or one started within a day or two of return. Hope you are ok.

TB