I have a random but repetitive cough that continues until I cough to the point of gagging. It seems to happen in the spring. Allergy meds or meds for asthma ( temporary inhaler) have little effect. What can I find relief with as this wakes me up at night. Saw allergy doctor last year and he thought it was whooping cough. That was much more extreme at that time. It has returned this year same time and milder. It usually goes away in the summer. Help...please. I only have an allergy to certain tree pollen and dust mites.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of allergic asthma (cough variant) is more likely. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose asthma, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti-allergic (montelukast) once a day at night is also beneficial. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.