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Chronic cough

Posted by linamk @linamk, 3 days ago

Hi everyone
I’ve been reading some of the comments the you all have on chronic cough. I’ve had mine for close to 15 years off and on.
I was told it was acid reflux, had stomach surgery. It helped a little at the beginning but never went away. I’m on pantoprazole but the cough is so bad lately I go into a fit of coughing and then I sneeze a lot…
Had all kinds of tests and no one can come up with any answers..
Lately I’ve been reading a lot on the vagus nerve and how when it’s irritated it causes coughing I’m so frustrated and looking for some answers
Thank you

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covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | 2 days ago

linamk, Hey there. Are you on blood pressure medicine by chance? It can cause a constant hacking dry cough, especially Lisinopril. Blessings & Prayers....

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 2 days ago

Hi @linamk, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @covidstinks2023 and others. I was wondering if you had seen this research article that mentions coughing and the vagus nerve.
-- Cough as a neurological sign: What a clinician should know
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9136724/
@debkl, @mexikaren, @lmeadows22 and @cbcbasket have mentioned coughing associated with the vagus nerve and may have some information to share with you.

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sellen | @sellen | 2 days ago

It could be laryngeal hypersensitivity. Gabapentin or an injection into the larynx apparently can be helpful. I do hope you can get some relief!

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linamk | @linamk | 2 days ago
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@covidstinks2023

linamk, Hey there. Are you on blood pressure medicine by chance? It can cause a constant hacking dry cough, especially Lisinopril. Blessings & Prayers....

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No I’m only on pantoprazole and hydrochloriqhine recently
No other meds. I’m pretty healthy other than this cough It seems to be triggered by smells and after I eat sometimes
Thank you for your responses

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linamk | @linamk | 2 days ago
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@johnbishop

Hi @linamk, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @covidstinks2023 and others. I was wondering if you had seen this research article that mentions coughing and the vagus nerve.
-- Cough as a neurological sign: What a clinician should know
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9136724/
@debkl, @mexikaren, @lmeadows22 and @cbcbasket have mentioned coughing associated with the vagus nerve and may have some information to share with you.

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Thank you for the article and I definitely fit in with some of these findings. How do I go about finding the right doctor to help me do the tests needed and not some random tests and meds I don’t need or want?
I live in Massachusetts

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 2 days ago
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@linamk

Thank you for the article and I definitely fit in with some of these findings. How do I go about finding the right doctor to help me do the tests needed and not some random tests and meds I don’t need or want?
I live in Massachusetts

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Wished I had a better answer for you but if it was me I would try to have an in depth discussion with my doctor and share my concerns, thoughts and any relevant research I have that supports my concerns. I think we all need to be proactive with our doctors for the best possible outcome.

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