Chronic, dry cough for over 2 months

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I should ask you doctor for a chest scan rather than an x ray to rule out or in a problem Post nasal drip could be linked with Bronchectasis. I have that and the post nasal drip and chronic cough that goes with it and there are several things that can help hugely with the cough. I was coughing non stop day and night, exhausting. Do try a bit of Vicks vapour rub up your nose to deal with the drip, works for me, not all the time though as it makes things worse used continually.

Hi please contact your doctor if you are feeling so down. nasel drip is a pain ask the doctor for beconaise for it , it works wonders . anxiety could be making things worse as the more you worry the worse it gets. Try contacting nhs wellbeing you can self refer and they will help you with any anxiety / depression.

OK for the past 10 years I have had post nasal drip... leading to sinus infections, headaches, tiredness, and a cough just like you describe, please mention the nasal drip to your GP and you can get it sorted. Think about it, if that nasal drip is dripping down your throat, its your body trying to get rid of it.

Now with respect, why would you ever think of hurting yourself or worse, when a visit to GP can both get it sorted and put your mind at ease....

Please talk to someone, friend, family, GP or even come on here, there are so many kind, wonderful people on here, I know as they have pulled me through some really bad days.

As I type I am thinking and this may sound mean, but why would you consider suicide and be afraid of cancer? Suicide is a ery permanent solution to a temporary problem.

you have done so well to come on here, again, not meaning to be mean, but so many people in ICU's around the world at the minute would swap with you or I in a blink, as would their family.

Be Safe x

Hi. with me I start with a headache, the if I touch over my eyebrows it hurts, also if I hold the bridge of my nose the headache eases, so I know I am in for a sinus infection. Then its like free-flow down my throat, leads to the most awful cough & so tired. I have to say I smiled when you say about the looks you get when you clear your throat, why, because I totally feel the same AND what worse I have it all at the minute, was checked out for the virus, just bad sinus infection, but every time I go into a shop, then I need to cough or sneeze, I think some might like to run from me.

Anyway, Ive had scans on my head, camera up my nose and down my throat & all was grand, what they told me is allergies that kicks it off.

You & I are just the "lucky" ones that this happens to.

But, because it is making you feel down, go see your GP, again what I do is, take a few minutes, write down your symptoms, the questions you would like answered. I learned this after many appointments, come out and forgotten to ask a few things that was worrying me.

Good to hear from you & I hope today is a little brighter.

This sounds exactly like me right now!!! I was just in hospital because i said i was suicidal over this dry cough. did you ever get any answers ??? the drs think Im nuts im sure but i know its real... i have a ct tomo.

Any updates?